1 Peter 1:16

16 God said, "I am holy; you be holy."

1 Peter 1:16 In-Context

14 Don't lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn't know any better then; you do now.
15 As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God's life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness.
16 God said, "I am holy; you be holy."
17 You call out to God for help and he helps - he's a good Father that way. But don't forget, he's also a responsible Father, and won't let you get by with sloppy living.
18 It cost God plenty to get you out of that dead-end, empty-headed life you grew up in.

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