1 Peter 1:15
King James Version
15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
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1 Peter 1:15
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15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;(A)
1 Peter 1:15
New King James Version
15 (A)but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,
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Matthew 5:48
King James Version
48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
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Matthew 5:48
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48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.(A)
Matthew 5:48
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48 (A)Therefore you shall be perfect, just (B)as your Father in heaven is perfect.
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2 Corinthians 7:1
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7 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
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2 Corinthians 7:1
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7 Therefore, since we have these promises,(A) dear friends,(B) let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness(C) out of reverence for God.
2 Corinthians 7:1
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The Corinthians’ Repentance
7 Therefore,(A) having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
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Hebrews 12:14
King James Version
14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
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Hebrews 12:14
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Warning and Encouragement
14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone(A) and to be holy;(B) without holiness no one will see the Lord.(C)
Hebrews 12:14
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14 (A)Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, (B)without which no one will see the Lord:
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James 3:13
King James Version
13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
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James 3:13
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Two Kinds of Wisdom
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it(A) by their good life, by deeds(B) done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
James 3:13
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Heavenly Versus Demonic Wisdom
13 (A)Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.
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Ephesians 5:1-2
King James Version
5 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
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1 John 3:3
King James Version
3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
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1 John 3:3
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1 John 3:3
New King James Version
3 (A)And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
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1 Peter 2:12
King James Version
12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
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1 Peter 2:12
New International Version
12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds(A) and glorify God(B) on the day he visits us.
1 Peter 2:12
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12 (A)having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, (B)they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.
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1 Thessalonians 4:3-7
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3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;
5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:
6 That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
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1 Thessalonians 4:3-7
New International Version
3 It is God’s will(A) that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality;(B) 4 that each of you should learn to control your own body[a](C) in a way that is holy and honorable, 5 not in passionate lust(D) like the pagans,(E) who do not know God;(F) 6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister.[b](G) The Lord will punish(H) all those who commit such sins,(I) as we told you and warned you before. 7 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.(J)
Footnotes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:4 Or learn to live with your own wife; or learn to acquire a wife
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a believer, whether man or woman, as part of God’s family.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-7
New King James Version
3 For this is (A)the will of God, (B)your sanctification: (C)that you should abstain from sexual immorality; 4 (D)that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, 5 (E)not in passion of lust, (F)like the Gentiles (G)who do not know God; 6 that no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord (H)is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified. 7 For God did not call us to uncleanness, (I)but in holiness.
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