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1 Peter 1:15

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

1 Peter 1:15

Verse 15 of 25

Scripture focus

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

1 Peter 1:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Peter 1:15

Theological / Devotional

But. Gr. alia, a strong adversative that contrasts the “former lusts” with the holy life required of Christians.

Called. See on Rom. 8:28, 30; 1 Cor. 1:9.

Holy. Gr. hagios (see on Rom. 1:7). The first clause of this verse may be paraphrased, “But contrarily, in harmony with that Holy One who called you.” God is absolutely holy; no sin or defilement can exist in His presence (cf. Lev. 11:44 ; 19:2; 20:7).

Be ye holy. That is, for your part be ye holy once for all. The earnest Christian decisively settles his standard of conduct; no future unholiness is contemplated. Man was made in the image of God (Gen. 1:26, 27) but lost the likeness through sin. The purpose of the gospel is to restore the divine image in man, that he may be holy as his Creator is holy.

Conversation. Gr. anastrophe, “conduct” (see on Eph. 4:22). Note the comprehensive nature of the standard held before the Christian — he is to be holy in all his conduct; every aspect of his life must be sanctified (cf. 1 Thess. 5:23).

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