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16 For it is written,

Kedoshim you shall be, for I am kadosh.”[a]

17 If you call on Him as Father—the One who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds—then live out the time of sojourning in reverent fear.

18 You know that you were redeemed from the futile way of life handed down from your ancestors—not with perishable things such as silver or gold,

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16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”[a](A)

17 Since you call on a Father(B) who judges each person’s work(C) impartially,(D) live out your time as foreigners(E) here in reverent fear.(F) 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed(G) from the empty way of life(H) handed down to you from your ancestors,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 1:16 Lev. 11:44,45; 19:2