1 Peter 1:17

15 But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,

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

Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,

19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
KJV
And 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:
WEB
If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear,
ASV
And if ye call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to each man`s work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:
DARBY
And if ye invoke as Father him who, without regard of persons, judges according to the work of each, pass your time of sojourn in fear,
BLB
And if you⁺ call on [as] Father the One judging impartially according to the work of each, conduct yourselves in fear in the time of your⁺ sojourn,
ÅB
Og når dere påkaller som Far ham som dømmer uten å gjøre forskjell, etter enhvers gjerning, da ferdes i frykt i deres utlendighets tid,
OTB
Hvis dere påkaller som Far den som upartisk dømmer etter hver enkelts gjerning, oppfør dere med ærefrykt i løpet av deres opphold på jorden;
B1930
Og når I påkaller som Fader ham som dømmer uten å gjøre forskjell, efter enhvers gjerning, da ferdes i frykt i eders utlendighets tid,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Acts 10:34–35

    Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,

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  • 2 Chronicles 19:7

    And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

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  • Philippians 2:12

    Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

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  • 2 Corinthians 7:1

    Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

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  • Matthew 6:9

    So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

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  • Hebrews 12:28

    Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

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  • Proverbs 28:14

    Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

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  • Jeremiah 3:19

    Then I said, ‘How I long to make you My sons and give you a desirable land, the most beautiful inheritance of all the nations!’ I thought you would call Me ‘Father’ and never turn away from following Me.

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