KJV ORIGINAL
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But here's the thing — the one who called you is completely set apart and pure, so you should live that same way in everything you do and say.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God called you to something higher, so live like it matters in every part of your life.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter was written by Peter, an apostle of Jesus, to Christians dispersed across several Roman provinces in Asia Minor during the mid-to-late first century CE. It was written to encourage believers enduring social ostracism and various forms of suffering, urging them to maintain their faith and live holy lives in a challenging environment.
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