1 Peter 1:16

1 Peter 1:16 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16because it is written: “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16because it is written, “You shall be holy (set apart), for I am holy.” [Lev 11:44, 45; 19:2]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

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American Standard Version (ASV)

16because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

16Because it is written, Be yee holie, for I am holie.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

16because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16It is written, “Be holy, because I am holy.” (Leviticus 11:44,45; 19:2)

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

16In the Bible God says this: ‘You must be holy, because I am holy.’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

16because it has been written: “Become holy, because I am holy”;

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