1 Peter 1:13-17

Called to Be Holy

¹³ Therefore, _g preparing your minds for action, ₁ and _h being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ¹⁴ As obedient children, _i do not be conformed to the passions _j of your former ignorance, ¹⁵ but _k as he who called you is holy, you also be holy _l in all your conduct, ¹⁶ since it is written, _m "You shall be holy, for I am holy." ¹⁷ And if you _n call on him as Father who _o judges _p impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves _q with fear throughout the time of your exile,

1. Cross References
   Luke 12:35
   Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning.
   
2. Cross References
   1 Peter 4:7
   The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.
   1 Peter 5:8
   Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
   1 Thessalonians 5:6
   So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.
   1 Thessalonians 5:8
   But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
   2 Timothy 4:5
   As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Peter 4:2 - 3
   So as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.
   Romans 12:2
   Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
   Titus 3:3
   For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.
   
4. Cross References
   Acts 17:30
   The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.
   
5. Cross References
   1 John 3:3
   And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
   2 Corinthians 7:1
   Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.
   1 Thessalonians 4:7
   For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.
   Hebrews 12:14
   Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
   
6. Cross References
   James 3:13
   Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
   
7. Cross References
   Leviticus 11:44
   For I am the Lord your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. You shall not defile yourselves with any swarming thing that crawls on the ground.
   
8. Cross References
   Leviticus 11:44
   For I am the Lord your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. You shall not defile yourselves with any swarming thing that crawls on the ground.
   
9. Cross References
   Jeremiah 3:19
   'I said, How I would set you among my sons, and give you a pleasant land, a heritage most beautiful of all nations. And I thought you would call me, My Father, and would not turn from following me.
   Malachi 1:6
   "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is my fear? says the Lord of hosts to you, O priests, who despise my name. But you say, 'How have we despised your name?'
   2 Corinthians 6:18
   And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.
   Matthew 6:9
   Pray then like this: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
   
10. Cross References
    Psalms 62:12
    And that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work.
    
11. Cross References
    James 2:1
    My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.
    
12. Cross References
    1 Peter 3:15
    But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.
    2 Corinthians 7:1
    Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.
    Romans 11:20
    That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear.