42 Bible Verses about Holiness
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Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord.
A road will be there and a way;
it will be called the Holy Way.
The unclean will not travel on it,
but it will be for the one who walks the path.
Even the fool will not go astray.
you put on the new self, the one created according to God’s likeness in righteousness and purity of the truth.
Therefore, dear friends, since we have such promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, completing our sanctification in the fear of God.
But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became God-given wisdom for us—our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,
Ascribe to Yahweh the glory of His name;
bring an offering and come before Him.
Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness;
Lord, Your testimonies are completely reliable;
holiness is the beauty of Your house
for all the days to come.
Lord, who is like You among the gods?
Who is like You, glorious in holiness,
revered with praises, performing wonders?
so that each of you knows how to control his own body in sanctification and honor,
I will display My greatness and holiness, and will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am Yahweh.
There is no one holy like the Lord.
There is no one besides You!
And there is no rock like our God.
For this is God’s will, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality,
and who has been declared to be the powerful Son of God by the resurrection from the dead according to the Spirit of holiness.
But now, since you have been liberated from sin and have become enslaved to God, you have your fruit, which results in sanctification—and the end is eternal life!
Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness
May He make your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.
Now I know that the Lord gives victory to His anointed;
He will answer him from His holy heaven
with mighty victories from His right hand.
I am using a human analogy because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you offered the parts of yourselves as slaves to moral impurity, and to greater and greater lawlessness, so now offer them as slaves to righteousness, which results in sanctification.
On that day, the words
HOLY TO THE LORD
will be on the bells of the horses. The pots in the house of the Lord will be like the sprinkling basins before the altar.
Israel was holy to the Lord,
the firstfruits of His harvest.
All who ate of it found themselves guilty;
disaster came on them.”
This is the Lord’s declaration.
God reigns over the nations;
God is seated on His holy throne.
I will honor the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. The nations will know that I am Yahweh”—the declaration of the Lord God—“when I demonstrate My holiness through you in their sight.
And one called to another:
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts;
His glory fills the whole earth.
Then he consulted with the people and appointed some to sing for the Lord and some to praise the splendor of His holiness. When they went out in front of the armed forces, they kept singing:
Give thanks to the Lord,
for His faithful love endures forever.
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Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Holiness
but, as the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy.
Glorifying God » For his » Holiness
and glorify Your name?
Because You alone are holy,
for all the nations will come
and worship before You
because Your righteous acts
have been revealed.
bow in worship at His holy mountain,
for the Lord our God is holy.
Holiness » Of God
And one called to another:
His glory
and glorify Your name?
Because You alone are holy,
for all the nations will come
and worship before You
because Your righteous acts
have been revealed.
and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing.
So why do You tolerate those who are treacherous?
Why are You silent
while one
one
bow in worship at His holy mountain,
for the Lord our God is holy.
Who is like You, glorious in holiness,
revered with praises, performing wonders?
Holiness » General references to
On that day, the words
HOLY TO THE LORD
will be on the bells of the horses.
a holy nation,
so that you may proclaim the praises
of the One who called you out of darkness
into His marvelous light.
it will be called the Holy Way.
The unclean will not travel on it,
but it will be for the one who walks the path.
Even the fool will not go astray.
May He make your hearts blameless
They also made a medallion, the holy diadem, out of pure gold and wrote on it an inscription like the engraving on a seal:
HOLY TO THE LORD.
Holiness » Commanded
Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you
For you were once darkness, but now you are light
Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved,
For I am Yahweh, who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God,
Holiness » Being holy
“Be My holy people. You must not eat the meat of a mauled animal
but, as the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy.
For I am the Lord your God, so you must consecrate yourselves and be holy because I am holy. You must not defile yourselves by any swarming creature that crawls on the ground. For I am the Lord, who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God, so you must be holy because I am holy.
“Speak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy
Holiness » Should lead to separation from the wicked
He warned the community, “Get away now from the tents of these wicked men. Don’t touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.”
Therefore, come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord; do not touch any unclean thing, and I will welcome you. I will be a Father to you, and you will be sons and daughters to Me, says the Lord Almighty.
“Separate yourselves from this community so I may consume them instantly.”
Holiness » What is holy
Observe the Sabbath, for it is holy to you. Whoever profanes it must be put to death. If anyone does work on it, that person must be cut off from his people. For six days work may be done, but on the seventh day there must be a Sabbath of complete rest, dedicated to the Lord. Anyone who does work on the Sabbath day must be put to death.
“Every tenth of the land’s produce, grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord;
Holiness » Promised to the church
On that day, [the words] HOLY TO THE LORD will be on the bells of the horses. The pots in the house of the Lord will be like the sprinkling basins before the altar. Every pot in Jerusalem and in Judah will be holy to the Lord of Hosts. Everyone who sacrifices will come and take some of the pots to cook in. And on that day there will no longer be a Canaanite in the house of the Lord of Hosts.
it will be called the Holy Way.
The unclean will not travel on it,
but it will be for the one who walks the path.
Even the fool will not go astray.
and it will be holy;
the house of Jacob will dispossess
those who dispossessed them.
Holiness » The character of Christ, the standard of
For those He foreknew He also predestined
The one who says he remains in Him
Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus,
Holiness » Saints » Shall be presented to God in
But now He has reconciled you by His physical body
May He make your hearts blameless
Holiness » Saints » Called to
with a holy calling,
not according to our works,
but according to His own purpose
which was given to us in Christ Jesus
before time began.
Holiness » Saints » Possess
Therefore, holy brothers and companions in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession;
If anyone destroys God’s sanctuary, God will destroy him;
Holiness » The character of God, the standard of
but, as the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy.
“Speak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy
Holiness » Ministers should » Exhort to
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance but, as the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy.
Holiness » The church is the beauty of
bring an offering and come before Him.
Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness;
Holiness » Christ » An example of
For this is the kind of high priest we need: holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in His steps. He did not commit sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth;
Holiness » The word of God the means of producing
All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
Holiness » Ministers should » Avoid » Everything » Inconsistent with
They are to be holy to their God and not profane the name of their God.
Do not touch anything unclean;
go out from her, purify yourselves,
you who carry the vessels of the Lord.
Holiness » None shall see God without
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness
For know and recognize this: Every sexually immoral
Holiness » The wicked are without
For people will be lovers of self,
We know that the law is not meant for a righteous person, but for the lawless and rebellious,
Holiness » Motives to » God, Glory of
filled with the fruit
Holiness » Saints » Should have their conversation in
Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness
Holiness » Saints » Elected to
For those He foreknew He also predestined
For He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in His sight.
Holiness » Chastisements are intended to produce, in saints
Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
For they disciplined us for a short time based on what seemed good to them, but He does it for our benefit, so that we can share His holiness.
Holiness » Is the result of » The manifestation of God's grace
In the same way, older women
For the grace of God has appeared, with salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age,
Holiness » Saints » Should yield their members as instruments of
And do not offer any parts
I am using a human analogy
Holiness » Motives to » Love of Christ
For Christ's love compels us, since we have reached this conclusion: if One died for all, then all died. And He died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for the One who died for them and was raised.
Holiness » Is the result of » Union with Christ
Holiness » Exemplified » Paul
You are witnesses,
Holiness » God calling us to holiness
Holiness » Saints » Should seek perfection in
Therefore, dear friends, since we have such promises,
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Husbands, love your wives, just as also Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her, to make her holy, cleansing her in the washing of water by the word. He did this to present the church to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and blameless.
Holiness » Saints » Shall continue in, for ever
Let the unrighteous go on in unrighteousness; let the filthy go on being made filthy; let the righteous go on in righteousness; and let the holy go on being made holy.”
Holiness » Who is holy
Blessed
Holiness » Ministers should » Be examples of
Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech,
Holiness » Saints » New created in
you put on
Holiness » Promise to women who continue in
But she will be saved through childbearing, if she continues
Holiness » Motives to » The mercies of God
Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Holiness » Saints » Should follow after
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness
Holiness » Required in prayer
Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.
Holiness » Exemplified » Israel
the firstfruits of His harvest.
All who ate of it found themselves guilty;
disaster came on them.”
This is the Lord’s declaration.
Holiness » Motives to » The dissolution of all things
Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness
Holiness » Saints » Should serve God in
since we have been rescued from our enemies' clutches, to serve Him without fear in holiness and righteousness in His presence all our days.
Holiness » Necessary to God's worship
Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not set his mind on what is false, and who has not sworn deceitfully.
Holiness » Is the result of » Subjection to God
But now, since you have been liberated from sin and have become enslaved to God,
Holiness » Exemplified » Wives of patriarchs
For in the past, the holy
Holiness » Saints » Should present their bodies to God in
Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you
Holiness » Saints » Have their fruit unto
But now, since you have been liberated from sin and have become enslaved to God,
Holiness » Not giving that which is holy unto dogs
Holiness » The gospel the way of
it will be called the Holy Way.
The unclean will not travel on it,
but it will be for the one who walks the path.
Even the fool will not go astray.
Holiness » Is the result of » God's keeping
Holiness » Exemplified » David
You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You.
Holiness » Christ » Desires, for his people
Holiness » Becoming in the church
holiness is the beauty of
for all the days to come.
Holiness » Ministers should » Possess
Holiness » Exemplified » John the baptist
because Herod was in awe
Holiness » Exemplified » Prophets
of His holy prophets in ancient times;
Holiness » Saints » Should continue in
Holiness » Behavior of aged women should be as becomes
In the same way, older women
Inscriptions » Holiness » to the lord » Engraved » High priest
They also made a medallion, the holy diadem, out of pure gold and wrote on it an inscription like the engraving on a seal:
HOLY TO THE LORD.
“You are to make a pure gold medallion and engrave it, like the engraving of a seal:
HOLY TO THE LORD.
Inscriptions » Holiness » to the lord » Engraved » Horses » Bells
On that day, the words
HOLY TO THE LORD
will be on the bells of the horses.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
because Herod was in awe
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Holiness
Therefore, dear friends, while you wait for these things, make every effort to be found at peace with Him without spot or blemish.
Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness
Therefore, whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to be pleasing to Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may be repaid for what he has done in the body, whether good or bad.
Sanctification » Holiness
But now, since you have been liberated from sin and have become enslaved to God,
Therefore, do not become their partners. For you were once darkness, but now [you are] light in the Lord. walk as children of light- for the fruit of the light [results] in all goodness, righteousness, and truth-
Topics on Holiness
Adoption Should Lead To Holiness
2 Corinthians 6:17-18
and be separate, says the Lord;
do not touch any unclean thing,
and I will welcome you.
Attitudes Of Holiness
Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness
Desires For Holiness
Matthew 5:8Holiness Of Ministers
Titus 1:8but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled,
Holiness Of The Saints
Romans 8:29For those He foreknew He also predestined
Holiness, As Set Apart For God
Deuteronomy 7:6For you are a holy people
Holiness, Believers' Growth In
2 Chronicles 7:16And I have now chosen and consecrated this temple so that My name may be there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there at all times.
Holiness, Purpose Of
Leviticus 19:2“Speak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy
Holiness, Worldly Separation
Leviticus 20:23-26You must not follow the statutes of the nations I am driving out before you, for they did all these things, and I abhorred them.
Jesus Christ, Holiness Of
Acts 3:14But you denied the Holy and Righteous One
Lack Of Holiness
Psalm 17:14
from men of the world
whose portion is in this life:
You fill their bellies with what You have in store;
their sons are satisfied,
and they leave their surplus to their children.