Berean Standard Bible
“for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.””
Peter is calling his readers to leave behind the desires of their former ignorance and live as obedient children. To ground this in Scripture he draws from the holiness code of Leviticus, where God told Israel to reflect his character.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
World English Bible (WEB)
because it is written, “You shall be holy; for I am holy.”
King James Version (KJV)
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
American Standard Version (ASV)
because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Because it has been said in the Writings, You are to be holy, for I am holy.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
because it has been written, 'Become you holy, because I am holy;'
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque escrito está: Sed santos, porque yo soy santo.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
pues en la Escritura dice: «Sean santos, porque yo soy santo».
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