1 Peter 1:16-19

Called to Be Holy

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, ¹⁸ knowing that you _r were ransomed from _s the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, ¹⁹ but _t with the precious blood of Christ, like that of _u a lamb _v without blemish or spot.

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Cross References
   James 2:1
   My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Cross References
   Psalms 49:8
   For the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice.
   Psalms 130:8
   And he will redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
   1 Corinthians 6:20
   For you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
   Titus 2:14
   Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
   2 Peter 2:1
   But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.
   
8. Cross References
   Ephesians 4:17
   Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds.
   
9. Cross References
   Acts 20:28
   Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
   
10. Cross References
    John 1:29
    The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
    
11. Cross References
    Hebrews 9:14
    How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.
    Exodus 12:5
    Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male a year old. You may take it from the sheep or from the goats.