16 for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy.[a](A) 17 If you appeal to the Father who judges impartially(B) according to each one’s work,(C) you are to conduct yourselves in reverence(D) during your time living as strangers. 18 For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life(E) inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold,(F)

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  1. 1:16 Lv 11:44–45; 19:2; 20:7

16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”[a](A)

17 Since you call on a Father(B) who judges each person’s work(C) impartially,(D) live out your time as foreigners(E) here in reverent fear.(F) 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed(G) from the empty way of life(H) handed down to you from your ancestors,

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  1. 1 Peter 1:16 Lev. 11:44,45; 19:2