1 Peter 1:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

х Kata (G2596) ton (G3588) kalesanta (G2564)] 'But (rather) after the pattern of Him who hath called you (whose characteristic is that He is) holy, be [become: geneetheete (G1096)] yourselves also holy.' God is our model. God's calling is a frequently-urged motive. 'Let the acts of the offspring indicate likeness to the Father' (Augustine).

Conversation, х anastrofee (G391)] - deportment, course of life: distinct from, but reflecting, one's internal nature. Christians are holy unto God by consecration; they must be so also in outward walk and behaviour.

1 Peter 1:15

15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;