42 Bible Verses about Holiness
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Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
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.
And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
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 of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;
Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the LORD.
There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
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.
Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.
In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD; and the pots in the LORD'S house shall be like the bowls before the altar.
Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD.
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.
And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
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Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Holiness
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Glorifying God » For his » Holiness
Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.
Holiness » Of God
And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.
Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
Holiness » General references to
In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD; and the pots in the LORD'S house shall be like the bowls before the altar.
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
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.
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.
And they made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote upon it a writing, like to the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.
Holiness » Commanded
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
For I am the LORD that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.
Holiness » Being holy
And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. For I am the LORD that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.
Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy.
Holiness » Should lead to separation from the wicked
And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.
Holiness » What is holy
Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people. Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death.
And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD'S: it is holy unto the LORD.
Holiness » Promised to the church
In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD; and the pots in the LORD'S house shall be like the bowls before the altar. Yea, every pot in Jerusalem and in Judah shall be holiness unto the LORD of hosts: and all they that sacrifice shall come and take of them, and seethe therein: and in that day there shall be no more the Canaanite in the house of the LORD of hosts.
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 upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.
Holiness » The character of Christ, the standard of
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Holiness » Saints » Shall be presented to God in
In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
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.
Holiness » Saints » Called to
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Holiness » Saints » Possess
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
Holiness » The character of God, the standard of
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy.
Holiness » Ministers should » Exhort to
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Holiness » The church is the beauty of
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
Holiness » Christ » An example of
For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
Holiness » The word of God the means of producing
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Holiness » Ministers should » Avoid » Everything » Inconsistent with
They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of their God: for the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and the bread of their God, they do offer: therefore they shall be holy.
Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD.
Holiness » None shall see God without
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
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.
Holiness » The wicked are without
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,
Holiness » Motives to » God, Glory of
Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
Holiness » Saints » Should have their conversation in
Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
Holiness » Saints » Elected to
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Holiness » Chastisements are intended to produce, in saints
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
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.
Holiness » Is the result of » The manifestation of God's grace
The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Holiness » Saints » Should yield their members as instruments of
Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.
Holiness » Motives to » Love of Christ
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
Holiness » Is the result of » Union with Christ
I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
Holiness » Exemplified » Paul
Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
Holiness » God calling us to holiness
Holiness » Saints » Should seek perfection in
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.
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Holiness » Saints » Shall continue in, for ever
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.
Holiness » Who is holy
Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
Holiness » Ministers should » Be examples of
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Holiness » Saints » New created in
And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Holiness » Promise to women who continue in
Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
Holiness » Motives to » The mercies of God
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Holiness » Saints » Should follow after
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Holiness » Required in prayer
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Holiness » Exemplified » Israel
Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD.
Holiness » Motives to » The dissolution of all things
Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
Holiness » Saints » Should serve God in
That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.
Holiness » Necessary to God's worship
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Holiness » Is the result of » Subjection to God
But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
Holiness » Exemplified » Wives of patriarchs
For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:
Holiness » Saints » Should present their bodies to God in
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Holiness » Saints » Have their fruit unto
But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
Holiness » Not giving that which is holy unto dogs
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Holiness » The gospel the way of
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.
Holiness » Is the result of » God's keeping
I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
Holiness » Exemplified » David
Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
Holiness » Christ » Desires, for his people
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
Holiness » Becoming in the church
Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
Holiness » Ministers should » Possess
Holiness » Exemplified » John the baptist
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
Holiness » Exemplified » Prophets
As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:
Holiness » Saints » Should continue in
Holiness » Behavior of aged women should be as becomes
The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
Inscriptions » Holiness » to the lord » Engraved » High priest
And they made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote upon it a writing, like to the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO 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.
Inscriptions » Holiness » to the lord » Engraved » Horses » Bells
In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD; and the pots in the LORD'S house shall be like the bowls before the altar.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Holiness
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
Sanctification » Holiness
But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
Be not ye therefore partakers with them. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
Topics on Holiness
Adoption Should Lead To Holiness
2 Corinthians 6:17-18Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
Attitudes Of Holiness
Hebrews 12:14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Desires For Holiness
Matthew 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Holiness Of Ministers
Titus 1:8But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
Holiness Of The Saints
Romans 8:29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Holiness, As Set Apart For God
Deuteronomy 7:6For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.
Holiness, Believers' Growth In
2 Chronicles 7:16For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
Holiness, Purpose Of
Leviticus 19:2Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy.
Holiness, Worldly Separation
Leviticus 20:23-26And ye shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which I cast out before you: for they committed all these things, and therefore I abhorred them.
Jesus Christ, Holiness Of
Acts 3:14But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
Lack Of Holiness
Psalm 17:14From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.