1 Peter 1:16
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.In other versions
because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.
ASV
Because it has been said in the Writings, You are to be holy, for I am holy.
BBE
because it is written, Be ye holy, for *I* am holy.
DBY
because it is written, "You shall be holy; for I am holy."
WEB
because it hath been written, `Become ye holy, because I am holy;'
YLT
Because it is written, Be all of you holy; for I am holy.
ENG
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
WBT
for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
BSB
In context
14As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
15But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
16Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
17And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
18Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;