42 Bible Verses about Holiness
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Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
"A highway will be there yes, there and people will call it "The Holy Way'. As for unclean people, they will not journey on it, but it will be for whomever is traveling on that Way not even fools will get lost.
and to clothe yourselves with the new nature, which was created according to God's image in righteousness and true holiness.
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let's cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit by becoming mature in our holy fear of God.
It is because of God that you are in union with the Messiah Jesus, who for us has become wisdom from God, as well as our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.
Recognize the glory that is due the LORD! Bring your offering, and come into his presence, worshiping the LORD in all of his holy splendor.
Your decrees are very trustworthy, and holiness always befits your house, LORD.
"Who is like you among the gods, LORD? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in splendor, and working wonders?
Each of you must know how to control his own body in a holy and honorable manner,
I will exalt myself and demonstrate my holiness, making myself known to many people, who will learn that I am the LORD.'"
Indeed, there is no one holy like the LORD, indeed, there is no one besides you, there is no rock like our God.
For it is God's will that you be sanctified: You must abstain from sexual immorality.
and was declared by the resurrection from the dead to be the powerful Son of God according to the spirit of holiness Jesus the Messiah, our Lord.
But now that you have been freed from sin and have become God's slaves, the benefit you reap is sanctification, and the result is eternal life.
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be
Then your hearts will be strong, blameless, and holy in the presence of God, who is our Father, when our Lord Jesus appears with all his saints.
Now I know that the LORD has delivered his anointed; he has answered him from his sanctuary with the strength of his right hand of deliverance.
I am speaking in simple terms because of the frailty of your human nature. Just as you once offered the parts of your body as slaves to impurity and to greater and greater disobedience, so now, in the same way, you must offer the parts of your body as slaves to righteousness that leads to sanctification.
"At that time, there will be written on the bells of the horses: HOLINESS TO THE LORD
Israel was consecrated to the LORD, she was the first fruits of his produce. All who devoured her became guilty and disaster came on them," declares the LORD.'"
God is king over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.
I'm going to affirm my great reputation that has been defiled among the nations (that is, that you have defiled in their midst), and those people will learn that I am the LORD," declares the Lord GOD, "when I affirm my holiness in front of their very eyes.
They kept on calling to each other: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of the Heavenly Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory!"
After he had consulted with the people, Jehoshaphat appointed some choir members to sing to the LORD and to praise him in sacred splendor as they marched out in front of the armed forces. They kept saying "Give thanks to the LORD, because his gracious love is eternal!"
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Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Holiness
Instead, be holy in every aspect of your life, just as the one who called you is holy. For it is written, "You must be holy, because I am holy."
Glorifying God » For his » Holiness
Lord, who won't fear and praise your name? For you alone are holy, and all the nations will come and worship you because your judgments have been revealed."
Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy! A psalm of thanksgiving
Holiness » Of God
They kept on calling to each other: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of the Heavenly Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory!"
Lord, who won't fear and praise your name? For you alone are holy, and all the nations will come and worship you because your judgments have been revealed."
Your eyes are too pure to gaze upon evil; and you cannot tolerate wickedness. So why do you tolerate the treacherous? And why do you stay silent while the wicked devour those who are more righteous than they are?
Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy! A psalm of thanksgiving
"Who is like you among the gods, LORD? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in splendor, and working wonders?
Holiness » General references to
"At that time, there will be written on the bells of the horses: HOLINESS TO THE LORD
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people to be his very own and to proclaim the wonderful deeds of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
"A highway will be there yes, there and people will call it "The Holy Way'. As for unclean people, they will not journey on it, but it will be for whomever is traveling on that Way not even fools will get lost.
Then your hearts will be strong, blameless, and holy in the presence of God, who is our Father, when our Lord Jesus appears with all his saints.
They made the medallion for the holy crown of pure gold, and they wrote on it an inscription like the engraving on a seal: "Holy to the LORD."
Holiness » Commanded
I therefore urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercies, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices that are holy and pleasing to God, for this is the reasonable way for you to worship.
For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light,
Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
I am the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God. You are to be holy, because I am holy.
Holiness » Being holy
"You are to be people set apart for me. You are not to eat flesh torn apart in the field; you are to throw it to the dogs."
Instead, be holy in every aspect of your life, just as the one who called you is holy. For it is written, "You must be holy, because I am holy."
because I, the LORD, am your God. Set yourselves apart and be holy, because I am holy. You are not to defile yourselves with any of the swarming creatures that swarm the earth. I am the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God. You are to be holy, because I am holy.
"Tell the entire assembly of Israel that they are to be holy, since I, the LORD your God, am holy.
Holiness » Should lead to separation from the wicked
Then he told the community, "Move away from the camps of these wicked men and don't touch anything that belongs to them. That way you won't be destroyed along with all their sins."
Therefore, "Get away from them and separate yourselves from them," declares the Lord, "and don't touch anything unclean. Then I will welcome you. I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters," declares the Lord Almighty.
"Separate yourselves from among this community, and I'll destroy them in a moment."
Holiness » What is holy
You are to observe the Sabbath, because it's holy for you. Whoever profanes it is certainly to die; indeed, whoever does work on it is to be cut off from among his people. Work may be done for six days, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, holy to the LORD. Whoever does work on the Sabbath is certainly to die.
"Any tithes of the land from grain grown on the land or from fruit grown on the trees belong to the LORD. They are sacred to the LORD.
Holiness » Promised to the church
"At that time, there will be written on the bells of the horses: HOLINESS TO THE LORD and the pots in the Temple of the LORD will be like the bowls in front of the altar every pot in Jerusalem and in Judah will be consecrated to the LORD of the Heavenly Armies. Everyone who offers sacrifices will come, will take them, and will cook in them. Furthermore, at that time, there will no longer be a Canaanite in the Temple of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies."
"A highway will be there yes, there and people will call it "The Holy Way'. As for unclean people, they will not journey on it, but it will be for whomever is traveling on that Way not even fools will get lost.
"But there will be a delivered remnant on Mount Zion. There will be holiness, and the house of Jacob will take back their possessions.
Holiness » The character of Christ, the standard of
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that the Son might be the firstborn among many brothers.
The one who says that he abides in him must live the same way he himself lived.
Have the same attitude among yourselves that was also in the Messiah Jesus:
Holiness » Saints » Shall be presented to God in
he has now reconciled by the death of his physical body, so that he may present you holy, blameless, and without fault before him.
Then your hearts will be strong, blameless, and holy in the presence of God, who is our Father, when our Lord Jesus appears with all his saints.
Holiness » Saints » Called to
He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our own accomplishments, but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in the Messiah Jesus before time began.
Holiness » Saints » Possess
Therefore, holy brothers, partners in a heavenly calling, keep your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.
If anyone destroys God's sanctuary, God will destroy him, for God's sanctuary is holy. And you are that sanctuary!
Holiness » The character of God, the standard of
Instead, be holy in every aspect of your life, just as the one who called you is holy. For it is written, "You must be holy, because I am holy."
"Tell the entire assembly of Israel that they are to be holy, since I, the LORD your God, am holy.
Holiness » Ministers should » Exhort to
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
As obedient children, do not be shaped by the desires that used to influence you when you were ignorant. Instead, be holy in every aspect of your life, just as the one who called you is holy. For it is written, "You must be holy, because I am holy."
Holiness » The church is the beauty of
Recognize the glory that is due the LORD! Bring your offering, and come into his presence, worshiping the LORD in all of his holy splendor.
Holiness » Christ » An example of
We need such a high priest one who is holy, innocent, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.
This is, in fact, what you were called to do, because: The Messiah also suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his steps. "He never sinned, and he never told a lie."
Holiness » The word of God the means of producing
"Sanctify them by the truth. Your word is truth.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good action.
Holiness » Ministers should » Avoid » Everything » Inconsistent with
They are to be holy to their God. They are not to defile the name of their God, because they're the ones who bring the offerings of the LORD made by fire the food of their God so they are to be holy.
"Depart! Depart! Go out from there; touch no unclean thing; go out from the midst of her; purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD.
Holiness » None shall see God without
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
For you know very well that no immoral or impure person, or anyone who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah and of God.
Holiness » The wicked are without
People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
that is, if he understands that the Law is not intended for righteous people but for lawbreakers and rebels, for ungodly people and sinners, for those who are unholy and irreverent, for those who kill their fathers, their mothers, or other people,
Holiness » Motives to » God, Glory of
This is how my Father is glorified, when you produce a lot of fruit and so prove to be my disciples.
having been filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus the Messiah so that God will be glorified and praised.
Holiness » Saints » Should have their conversation in
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be
Holiness » Saints » Elected to
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that the Son might be the firstborn among many brothers.
just as he chose us in the Messiah before the creation of the universe to be holy and blameless in his presence. In love
Holiness » Chastisements are intended to produce, in saints
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
For a short time they disciplined us as they thought best, but God does it for our good, so that we may share in his holiness.
Holiness » Is the result of » The manifestation of God's grace
Likewise, older women are to show their reverence for God by their behavior. They are not to be gossips or addicted to alcohol, but to be examples of goodness.
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people. It trains us to renounce ungodly living and worldly passions so that we might live sensible, honest, and godly lives in the present age
Holiness » Saints » Should yield their members as instruments of
Stop offering the parts of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness. Instead, offer yourselves to God as people who have been brought from death to life and the parts of your body as instruments of righteousness to God.
I am speaking in simple terms because of the frailty of your human nature. Just as you once offered the parts of your body as slaves to impurity and to greater and greater disobedience, so now, in the same way, you must offer the parts of your body as slaves to righteousness that leads to sanctification.
Holiness » Motives to » Love of Christ
The love of the Messiah controls us, for we are convinced of this: that one person died for all people; therefore, all people have died. He died for all people, so that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for the one who died and rose for them.
Holiness » Is the result of » Union with Christ
"I am asking on their behalf. I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those you gave me, because they are yours.
"Abide in me, and I will abide in you. Just as the branch cannot produce fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.
Holiness » Exemplified » Paul
You and God are witnesses of how pure, honest, and blameless our conduct was among you who believe.
Holiness » God calling us to holiness
Holiness » Saints » Should seek perfection in
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let's cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit by becoming mature in our holy fear of God.
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Husbands, love your wives as the Messiah loved the church and gave himself for it, so that he might make it holy by cleansing it, washing it with water and the word, and might present the church to himself in all its glory, without a spot or wrinkle or anything of the kind, but holy and without fault.
Holiness » Saints » Shall continue in, for ever
Let the one who does what is evil continue to do what is evil. Let the filthy person continue to be filthy. Let the righteous person continue to do what is right. And let the holy person continue to be holy."
Holiness » Who is holy
How blessed and holy are those who participate in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them. They will be priests of God and the Messiah, and will rule with him for a thousand years.
Holiness » Ministers should » Be examples of
Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, and purity.
Holiness » Saints » New created in
and to clothe yourselves with the new nature, which was created according to God's image in righteousness and true holiness.
Holiness » Promise to women who continue in
even though she will be saved through the birth of the Child, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, along with good judgment.
Holiness » Motives to » The mercies of God
I therefore urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercies, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices that are holy and pleasing to God, for this is the reasonable way for you to worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but continuously be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is what is proper, pleasing, and perfect.
Holiness » Saints » Should follow after
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Holiness » Required in prayer
Therefore, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative.
Holiness » Exemplified » Israel
Israel was consecrated to the LORD, she was the first fruits of his produce. All who devoured her became guilty and disaster came on them," declares the LORD.'"
Holiness » Motives to » The dissolution of all things
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be
Holiness » Saints » Should serve God in
He granted us deliverance from our enemies' grip so that we could serve him without fear and be holy and righteous before him all of 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 innocent hands and a pure heart; the person who does not delight in what is false and does not swear an oath deceitfully.
Holiness » Is the result of » Subjection to God
But now that you have been freed from sin and have become God's slaves, the benefit you reap is sanctification, and the result is eternal life.
Holiness » Exemplified » Wives of patriarchs
After all, this is how holy women who set their hope on God used to make themselves beautiful in the past. They submitted themselves to their husbands,
Holiness » Saints » Should present their bodies to God in
I therefore urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercies, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices that are holy and pleasing to God, for this is the reasonable way for you to worship.
Holiness » Saints » Have their fruit unto
But now that you have been freed from sin and have become God's slaves, the benefit you reap is sanctification, and the result is eternal life.
Holiness » Not giving that which is holy unto dogs
"Never give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls before pigs. Otherwise, they will trample them with their feet and then turn around and attack you."
Holiness » The gospel the way of
"A highway will be there yes, there and people will call it "The Holy Way'. As for unclean people, they will not journey on it, but it will be for whomever is traveling on that Way not even fools will get lost.
Holiness » Is the result of » God's keeping
I'm not asking you to take them out of the world but to protect them from the evil one.
Holiness » Exemplified » David
Protect me, for I am faithful; My God, deliver your servant who trusts in you.
Holiness » Christ » Desires, for his people
"Sanctify them by the truth. Your word is truth.
Holiness » Becoming in the church
Your decrees are very trustworthy, and holiness always befits your house, LORD.
Holiness » Ministers should » Possess
Instead, he must be hospitable to strangers, must appreciate what is good, and be sensible, honest, moral, and self-controlled.
Holiness » Exemplified » John the baptist
because Herod was afraid of John. He knew that John was a righteous and holy man, and so he protected him. Whenever he listened to John, he did much of what he said. In fact, he liked listening to him.
Holiness » Exemplified » Prophets
just as he promised long ago through the mouth of his holy prophets
Holiness » Saints » Should continue in
Holiness » Behavior of aged women should be as becomes
Likewise, older women are to show their reverence for God by their behavior. They are not to be gossips or addicted to alcohol, but to be examples of goodness.
Inscriptions » Holiness » to the lord » Engraved » High priest
They made the medallion for the holy crown of pure gold, and they wrote on it an inscription like the engraving on a seal: "Holy to the LORD."
"You are to make a medallion of pure gold, and engrave on it "Holy to the LORD,' like the engravings of a signet.
Inscriptions » Holiness » to the lord » Engraved » Horses » Bells
"At that time, there will be written on the bells of the horses: HOLINESS TO THE LORD
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
because Herod was afraid of John. He knew that John was a righteous and holy man, and so he protected him. Whenever he listened to John, he did much of what he said. In fact, he liked listening to him.
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Holiness
So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to have the Lord find you at peace and without spot or fault.
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be
So whether we are at home or away from home, our goal is to be pleasing to him. For all of us must appear before the judgment seat of the Messiah, so that each of us may receive what he deserves for what he has done in his body, whether good or worthless.
Sanctification » Holiness
But now that you have been freed from sin and have become God's slaves, the benefit you reap is sanctification, and the result is eternal life.
So do not be partners with them. For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light, for the fruit that the light produces consists of every form of goodness, righteousness, and truth.
Topics on Holiness
Adoption Should Lead To Holiness
2 Corinthians 6:17-18Therefore, "Get away from them and separate yourselves from them," declares the Lord, "and don't touch anything unclean. Then I will welcome you.
Attitudes Of Holiness
Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Desires For Holiness
Matthew 5:8"How blessed are those who are pure in heart, because it is they who will see God!
Holiness Of Ministers
Titus 1:8Instead, he must be hospitable to strangers, must appreciate what is good, and be sensible, honest, moral, and self-controlled.
Holiness Of The Saints
Romans 8:29For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that the Son might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Holiness, As Set Apart For God
Deuteronomy 7:6because you are a holy people to the LORD your God. The LORD your God chose you to be his people, his treasured possession from all the nations on the face of the earth."
Holiness, Believers' Growth In
2 Chronicles 7:16Furthermore, I have chosen and have set apart for myself this Temple, intending my name to reside there forever. My eyes and my heart will reside there every day.
Holiness, Purpose Of
Leviticus 19:2"Tell the entire assembly of Israel that they are to be holy, since I, the LORD your God, am holy.
Holiness, Worldly Separation
Leviticus 20:23-26You are not to live by the customs of the nations, whom I've cast away right in front of you. Because they did all of these things, I detested them.
Jesus Christ, Holiness Of
Acts 3:14You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked to have a murderer released to you,
Lack Of Holiness
Psalm 17:14from men, LORD, by your hand from men who belong to this world, whose reward is only in this life. But as for your treasured ones, may their stomachs be full, may their children have an abundance, and may they leave wealth to their offspring.