1 Peter 1:16
Other Translations of 1 Peter 1:16
King James Version
16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
English Standard Version
16 since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy."
The Message
16 God said, "I am holy; you be holy."
New King James Version
16 because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."
New Living Translation
16 For the Scriptures say, "You must be holy because I am holy."
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Peter 1:16
Commentary on 1 Peter 1:13-16
(Read 1 Peter 1:13-16)
As the traveller, the racer, the warrior, and the labourer, gathered in their long and loose garments, that they might be ready in their business, so let Christians do by their minds and affections. Be sober, be watchful against all spiritual dangers and enemies, and be temperate in all behaviour. Be sober-minded in opinion, as well as in practice, and humble in your judgment of yourselves. A strong and perfect trust in the grace of God, is agreeable with best endeavours in our duty. Holiness is the desire and duty of every Christian. It must be in all affairs, in every condition, and towards all people. We must especially watch and pray against the sins to which we are inclined. The written word of God is the surest rule of a Christian's life, and by this rule we are commanded to be holy every way. God makes those holy whom he saves.