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1 Peter 1:13-16
New International Version
1 Peter 1:13-16
New International Version
Be Holy
13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober,(A) set your hope(B) on the grace to be brought to you(C) when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.(D) 14 As obedient(E) children, do not conform(F) to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.(G) 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;(H) 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”[a](I)
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- 1 Peter 1:16 Lev. 11:44,45; 19:2
1 Peter 1:13-16
English Standard Version
1 Peter 1:13-16
English Standard Version
Called to Be Holy
13 Therefore, (A)preparing your minds for action,[a] and (B)being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, (C)do not be conformed to the passions (D)of your former ignorance, 15 but (E)as he who called you is holy, you also be holy (F)in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, (G)“You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
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- 1 Peter 1:13 Greek girding up the loins of your mind
1 Peter 1:13-16
Christian Standard Bible
1 Peter 1:13-16
Christian Standard Bible
A Call to Holy Living
13 Therefore, with your minds ready for action,(A) be sober-minded(B) and set your hope(C) completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation(D) of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children,(E) do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance. 15 But as the one who called you(F) is holy,(G) you also are to be holy in all your conduct; 16 for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy.[a](H)
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- 1:16 Lv 11:44–45; 19:2; 20:7
1 Peter 1:13-16
New American Standard Bible 1995
1 Peter 1:13-16
New American Standard Bible 1995
13 Therefore, [a](A)prepare your minds for action, [b](B)keep sober in spirit, fix your (C)hope completely on the (D)grace [c]to be brought to you at (E)the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As [d](F)obedient children, do not [e](G)be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your (H)ignorance, 15 but [f](I)like the Holy One who called you, [g](J)be holy yourselves also (K)in all your behavior; 16 because it is written, “(L)You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
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- 1 Peter 1:13 Lit gird the loins of your mind
- 1 Peter 1:13 Lit be sober
- 1 Peter 1:13 Or which is announced
- 1 Peter 1:14 Lit children of obedience
- 1 Peter 1:14 Or conform yourselves
- 1 Peter 1:15 Lit according to
- 1 Peter 1:15 Or become
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