1 Peter 1:16 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

because it is written [Lev. 11:44f], “You shall be holy [i.e., separated from sin] even as I am holy.”

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because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

For it is written, You shall be holy, for I am holy. [Lev. 11:44, 45.]

because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.

It is written, “You will be holy, because I am holy.”

for it is written: "You shall be holy, for I am Holy."

Because it is written: You shall be holy, for I am holy.