1 Peter 1:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 1:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 1:15 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 1:15 — KJV
“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;”
— 1 Peter 1:15 (KJV)
1 Peter 1:15 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 1:15
“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:15: hath, called, holy
“Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:15: holy, manner, conversation
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:15: hath, called, manner
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: peculiar: or, purchased praises: or, virtues”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:15: hath, called, holy
“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:15: hath, called
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