SEV Biblia, Chapter 1:16
porque escrito est: Sed santos, porque yo soy santo.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 16. Because it is written , etc.] In ( Leviticus 11:44 19:2 20:7) be ye holy, for I am holy : an argument the apostle knew must have weight with these persons, who were chiefly Jews, scattered abroad among the Gentiles, and had a value for the Scriptures of truth; and therefore, as the argument for holiness of life, from the nature and perfections of God, is strong, it must receive additional strength from this being the declared will of God, even their sanctification on this account; and though holiness, equal to God, is never to be attained to by a creature, yet so far as it is capable of it, it is desirable, because agreeable both to the nature and will of God, by all such who are truly his children, who love his name, adore his perfections, give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness, fear his goodness, and obey his will.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 13-16 - As the traveller, the racer, the warrior, and the labourer, gathered in their long and loose garments, that they might be ready in their business, so let Christians do by their minds and affections. Be sober be watchful against all spiritual dangers and enemies, and be temperat in all behaviour. Be sober-minded in opinion, as well as in practice and humble in your judgment of yourselves. A strong and perfect trus in the grace of God, is agreeable with best endeavours in our duty Holiness is the desire and duty of every Christian. It must be in all affairs, in every condition, and towards all people. We must especiall watch and pray against the sins to which we are inclined. The writte word of God is the surest rule of a Christian's life, and by this rul we are commanded to be holy every way. God makes those holy whom he saves.
Greek Textus Receptus
και 2532 CONJ ει 1487 COND πατερα 3962 N-ASM επικαλεισθε 1941 5731 V-PMI-2P τον 3588 T-ASM απροσωποληπτως 678 ADV κρινοντα 2919 5723 V-PAP-ASM κατα 2596 PREP το 3588 T-ASN εκαστου 1538 A-GSM εργον 2041 N-ASN εν 1722 PREP φοβω 5401 N-DSM τον 3588 T-ASM της 3588 T-GSF παροικιας 3940 N-GSF υμων 5216 P-2GP χρονον 5550 N-ASM αναστραφητε 390 5649 V-2APM-2P
