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because it is written, "You shall be holy; for I am holy."
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Reflecting the Father's Character
Commentators like Spurgeon and Barnes emphasize that the reason for our holiness is God's own holiness. The command operates on a 'like Father, like son' principle. As children of God, believers are called to reflect the character of their Father. The very act of worshipping a holy God is meant to mold and shape His people into His likeness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy (Leviticus 11:44). This command was first addressed to the Israelites, but it…
Because it is written (διοτ γεγραπτα). "Because (διοτ stronger than οτ below) it stands written" (regular formula for O.T. quotati…
19th Century
Anglican
Be you holy; for I am holy.—The better reading here is, You shall be holy; it is still, however, a command, not …
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Baptist
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus…
God is first described as the one who “called” (GK 2813) them. This verb implies the divine calling or what theologians term “efficacious grace.” G…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Because it is written In (Leviticus 11:44) (19:2) (20:7)
be you holy, for I am holy
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