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16 It is written, You will be holy, because I am holy.
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for it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy."
17 Since you call upon a Father who judges all people according to their actions without favoritism, you should conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your dwelling in a strange land.
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If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile.
18 Live in this way, knowing that you were not liberated by perishable things like silver or gold from the empty lifestyle you inherited from your ancestors.
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You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold,
19 Instead, you were liberated by the precious blood of Christ, like that of a flawless, spotless lamb.
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but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish.
20 Christ was chosen before the creation of the world, but was only revealed at the end of time. This was done for you,
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He was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake.
21 who through Christ are faithful to the God who raised him from the dead and gave him glory. So now, your faith and hope should rest in God.
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Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.
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