1 Peter 1:16-18

New Catholic Bible

¹⁶ For Scripture says, “Be holy, for I am holy.”

¹⁷ If you address as Father the one who judges everyone impartially on the basis of each person’s deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile here. ¹⁸ For you are aware that you were ransomed from your futile way of life inherited from your ancestors not with perishable things like silver or gold,