1 Peter 1:15

Which verses does 1 Peter 1:15 point to?

The 20 strongest of 31, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. Matthew 5:4850 votes

   Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

2. 2 Corinthians 7:140 votes

   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.

3. Hebrews 12:1434 votes

   Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

4. James 3:1330 votes

   Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

5. Ephesians 5:1–226 votes

   Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

6. Philippians 2:15–1625 votes

   so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

7. 1 John 3:325 votes

   And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

8. 1 Thessalonians 4:3–724 votes

   For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, …

9. 1 Peter 2:1221 votes

   Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

10. 1 Peter 2:920 votes

    But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

11. Philippians 1:2718 votes
12. Luke 1:74–7517 votes
13. Romans 8:28–3016 votes
14. Hebrews 13:515 votes
15. 2 Peter 3:11–1415 votes
16. Isaiah 6:314 votes
17. Titus 3:1414 votes
18. Revelation 3:714 votes
19. Philippians 3:1412 votes
20. Philippians 3:2012 votes

Which verses point to 1 Peter 1:15?

The 10 strongest of 51.

• 2 Corinthians 10:5 96
• Matthew 5:48 66
• Ephesians 5:1 60
• Hebrews 12:14 55
• 2 Corinthians 5:15 51
• 1 Peter 5:10 34
• John 15:16 31
• Leviticus 20:26 27
• Exodus 15:11 25
• 2 Timothy 2:19 24