1 Peter 1:15 cpdv — but in accord with him who has called you: the Holy One. And in every behavior, you yourself must be holy,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"but in accord with him who has called you: the Holy One. And in every behavior, you yourself must be holy, "

— 1 Peter 1:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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To them, it was revealed that they were ministering, not for themselves, but for you those things which have now been announced to you through those who have preached the Gospel to you, through the Holy Spirit, who was sent down from heaven to the One upon whom the Angels desire to gaze.

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For this reason, gird the waist of your mind, be sober, and hope perfectly in the grace that is offered to you in the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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Be like sons of obedience, not conforming to the desires of your former ignorance,

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but in accord with him who has called you: the Holy One. And in every behavior, you yourself must be holy,

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for it is written: “You shall be holy, for I am Holy.”

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And if you invoke as Father him who, without showing favoritism to persons, judges according to each one’s work, then act in fear during the time of your sojourning here.

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For you know that it was not with corruptible gold or silver that you were redeemed away from your useless behavior in the traditions of your fathers,

1 Peter 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 1:15 say?
1 Peter 1:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “but in accord with him who has called you: the Holy One. And in every behavior, you yourself must be holy, ”
Where is 1 Peter 1:15 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 1:15.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:15 in?
1 Peter 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 1:15?
1 Peter 1:15 reads (CPDV): “but in accord with him who has called you: the Holy One. And in every behavior, you yourself must be holy, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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