Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

Blessed {are} the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.

To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. {saints: or, holy ones, or, angels}

For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock {whence} ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit {whence} ye are digged.

He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

For they verily for a few days chastened {us} after their own pleasure; but he for {our} profit, that {we} might be partakers of his holiness. {after...: or, as seemed good, or, meet to them}

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

And who {is} he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Salt {is} good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, {and} easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. {partiality: or, wrangling}

My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

The beginning of strife {is as} when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

{Seeing} then {that} all these things shall be dissolved, what manner {of persons} ought ye to be in {all} holy conversation and godliness,

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and {that} there be no divisions among you; but {that} ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. {divisions: Gr. schisms}

And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.

In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

And {though} after my skin {worms} destroy this {body}, yet in my flesh shall I see God: {And...: or, After I shall awake, though this body be destroyed, yet out of my flesh}

[A Song of degrees of David.] Behold, how good and how pleasant {it is} for brethren to dwell together in unity! {together...: Heb. even together}

They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow {the thing that} good {is}.

But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it. {shall follow...: Heb. shall be after it}

And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, {of the Lord: or, in the Lord}

And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.

See that none render evil for evil unto any {man}; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all {men}.

And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. {Peniel: that is, The face of God}

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

But grow in grace, and {in} the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him {be} glory both now and for ever. Amen.

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. {darkly: Gr. in a riddle}

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean {thing}; and I will receive you,

{Is} the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

Blessed {are} the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Blessed {are} the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

See that none render evil for evil unto any {man}; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all {men}.

And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it {shall be} for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err {therein}. {but...: or, for he shall be with them}

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, {and} easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. {partiality: or, wrangling}

{Let} love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

For thou {art} not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual {gifts}, but rather that ye may prophesy.

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

And they shall see his face; and his name {shall be} in their foreheads.

For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed {the righteousness} of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock {whence} ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit {whence} ye are digged.

And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. {And} be at peace among yourselves.

Salt {is} good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever. {for ever: Heb. to length of days}

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither {whatsoever} worketh abomination, or {maketh} a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.

Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I {am} the LORD your God.

And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD.

For kings, and {for} all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. {authority: or, eminent place}

I {am for} peace: but when I speak, they {are} for war. {for peace: or, a man of peace}

{Is} not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if {thou wilt take} the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if {thou depart} to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

Thus shall ye separate the children of Israel from their uncleanness; that they die not in their uncleanness, when they defile my tabernacle that {is} among them.

And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

And it shall come to pass, {that he that is} left in Zion, and {he that} remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, {even} every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem: {among...: or, to life}

I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

All the paths of the LORD {are} mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such {cases}: but God hath called us to peace. {to peace: Gr. in peace}

Deceit {is} in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace {is} joy.

And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. {true...: or, holiness of truth}

And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, {even} to the children of Heth.

Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. {again: or, from above}

And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we {be} brethren. {brethren: Heb. men brethren}

And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon:

And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who {are} his, and {who is} holy; and will cause {him} to come near unto him: even {him} whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.

And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn {you} away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. {to turn...: Heb. revolt against the LORD}

And thou shalt make a plate {of} pure gold, and grave upon it, {like} the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.