But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
15 He who hath called you is holy He reasons from the end for which we are called. God sets us apart as a peculiar people for himself; then we ought to be free from all pollutions. And he quotes a sentence which had been often repeated by Moses.
Gird up the loins of your mind as a traveller girds his garments for the road. You have a race to run and warfare to accomplish; disengage from all that hinders, restrain extravagance, and go resolutely in obedience. Hope fully, for grace comes to you in the revelation of Christ.
AI summary
Commenting on 1 Peter 1:13-23
But as he which hath called you is holy,.... Which is a periphrasis of God the Father, who had called them, not merely in an external way, by the outward ministry of the word; but internally, powerfully, and efficaciously, by his Spirit and grace; and who had called them to holiness of life and conversation, as well as in calling had implanted principles of holiness...