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Because it is written (διοτ γεγραπτα). "Because (διοτ stronger than οτ below) it stands written" (regular formula for O.T. quotati…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy (Leviticus 11:44). This command was first addre ed to the Israelites, but it …
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Be you holy; for I am holy.—The better reading here is, You shall be holy; it is still, however, a command, not …
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
Be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not fashion…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
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…
John Gill
JohnGill
Because it is written
In (Leviticus 11:44) (19:2) (20:7)
be you holy, for I am holy
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Just as travellers, racers, warriors, and labourers tucked up their long, loose garments to be ready for their work, so Christians should prepare t…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson