Bible Verses About Holiness

Be holy, for I am holy — 1 Peter 1:16. Scripture on sanctification, set-apart living, and the call to holiness in Christ. Below are 4 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about holiness?

Be holy, for I am holy — 1 Peter 1:16. Scripture on sanctification, set-apart living, and the call to holiness in Christ.

4 Bible Verses About Holiness (KJV)

“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.”

1 Peter 1:16 KJV — Born Again to a Living Hope Read 1 Peter chapter 1 →

“And I will scatter toward every wind all that are about him to help him, and all his bands; and I will draw out the sword after them.”

Hebrews 12:14 KJV — Run with Endurance the Race Set Before Us Read Hebrews chapter 12 →

“But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.”

1 Thessalonians 4:7 KJV — The Rapture — Caught Up to Meet the Lord Read 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 →

“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;”

Romans 12:1 KJV — Living Sacrifices — Present Your Bodies Read Romans chapter 12 →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holiness in the Bible

What does the Bible say about holiness?
Be holy, for I am holy — 1 Peter 1:16. Scripture on sanctification, set-apart living, and the call to holiness in Christ. Key KJV passages: 1 Peter 1:16, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6:19.
What are the best Bible verses about holiness?
The most important KJV passages on holiness include: 1 Peter 1:16, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6:19. Read all 4 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about holiness?
The Bible addresses holiness throughout both Testaments. Key references include 1 Peter 1:16, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6:19. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.replit.app.
What does the New Testament say about holiness?
New Testament scriptures on holiness: 1 Peter 1:16, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Romans 12:1. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
How do I study Bible verses about holiness?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 4 passages on holiness at thelivingsword.replit.app — free, no account, no download required.

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