Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance; but as He Which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy, for I am holy. (1 Peter 1:13-16)
Peter is quoting an Old Testament passage, or rather a series of passages, from Leviticus:
Leviticus 11:44,45: In the context of a section prohibiting certain foods, and making a distinction between clean and unclean animals. The reason for this call to holiness: “For I am Yahweh that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God” (v. 45).
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Author: George Booker
Keywords: Be ye holy, Holiness, Be perfect, Perfection
Bible reference(s): Leviticus 11:44, Lev. 20:7, Lev. 20:26, Lev. 21:8, Matthew 5:48, 1 Peter 1:13-16
Source: “Be Ye Holy,” The Agora.
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