1 Peter 1:15-16 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Peter 1:13-23

Here the apostle begins his exhortations to those whose glorious state he had before described, thereby instructing us that Christianity is a doctrine according to godliness, designed to make us not only wiser, but better. I. He exhorts them to sobriety and holiness. 1. Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, etc., 1 Pet. 1:13. As if he had said, ?Wherefore, since you are so honoured and distinguished, as above, Gird up the loins of your mind. You have a journey to go, a race to run, a... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Peter 1:14-25

1:14-25 Be obedient children. Do not continue to live a life which matches the desires of the days of your former ignorance, but show yourselves holy in all your conduct of life as he who called you is holy, because it stands written: "You must be holy, because I am holy." If you address as Father him who judges each man according to his work with complete impartiality, conduct yourselves with reverence throughout the time of your sojourn in this world; for you know that it was not by... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:15

But as he which hath called you is holy ,.... Which is a periphrasis of God the Father, who had called them, not merely in an external way, by the outward ministry of the word; but internally, powerfully, and efficaciously, by his Spirit and grace; and who had called them to holiness of life and conversation, as well as in calling had implanted principles of holiness in them, and therefore is said to call them with an holy calling; and who himself is holy, naturally, perfectly, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:16

Because it is written ,.... In Leviticus 11:44 . be ye holy, for I am holy : an argument the apostle knew must have weight with these persons, who were chiefly Jews, scattered abroad among the Gentiles, and had a value for the Scriptures of truth; and therefore, as the argument for holiness of life, from the nature and perfections of God, is strong, it must receive additional strength from this being the declared will of God, even their sanctification on this account; and though... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:15

But as he which hath called you - Heathenism scarcely produced a god whose example was not the most abominable; their greatest gods, especially, were paragons of impurity; none of their philosophers could propose the objects of their adoration as objects of imitation. Here Christianity has an infinite advantage over heathenism. God is holy, and he calls upon all who believe in him to imitate his holiness; and the reason why they should be holy is, that God who has called them is holy, 1... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:15

Verse 15 15He who hath called you is holy He reasons from the end for which we are called. God sets us apart as a peculiar people for himself; then we ought to be free from all pollutions. And he quotes a sentence which had been often repeated by Moses. For as the people of Israel were on every side surrounded by heathens, from whom they might have easily adopted the worst examples and innumerable corruptions, the Lord frequently recalled them to himself, as though he had said, “Ye have to do... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:15

But as he which hath called you is holy; rather, after the pattern of the Holy One who called you . The calling is the fulfillment of the election:, "Whom he did predestinate, them he also called." The Christian's effort must be to fashion himself, by God's grace, after the likeness of God. not according to the former lusts (comp. Matthew 5:45 , Matthew 5:48 ; also Colossians 3:10 ; Ephesians 4:24 ). So be ye holy in all manner of conversation. In the whole course of your daily... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:16

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy; literally, according to the best manuscripts, ye shall be holy—future for imperative. The words occur five times in the Book of Leviticus. God had called the Israelites to be his peculiar people, a kingdom of priests and a holy nation ( Exodus 19:5 , Exodus 19:6 ). He has called us Christians to be "a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people" ( 1 Peter 2:9 ). He is holy, awful in holiness; in his sight... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:15

But as he which hath called you is holy - On the word called, see the notes at Ephesians 4:1. The meaning here is, that the model or example in accordance with which they were to frame their lives, should be the character of that God who had called them into his kingdom. They were to be like him. Compare the notes at Matthew 5:48.So be ye holy in all manner of conversation - In all your conduct. On the word “conversation,” see the notes at Philippians 1:27. The meaning is, that since God is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:16

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy - Leviticus 11:44. This command was addressed at first to the Israelites, but it is with equal propriety addressed to Christians, as the professed people of God. The foundation of the command is, that they professed to be his people, and that as his people they ought to be like their God. Compare Micah 4:5. It is a great truth, that people everywhere will imitate the God whom they worship. They will form their character in accordance with his.... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Peter 1:13-23

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Peter 1:14-25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 1:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:15

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:15

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 1:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 1:16

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