1 Peter 1:16

forasmuch as they are now born anew by the word of God.

Overview - 1 Peter 1
1	He blesses God for his manifold spiritual graces;
10	shewing that the salvation in Christ is no news, but a thing prophesied of old;
13	and exhorts them accordingly to a godly conversation,

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1 Peter 1:16 (King James Version)
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.