Hebrews 12:14
KJVFollow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
WEBFollow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,
Bible Verses About Holiness
12 Bible verses about holiness, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.
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2 Corinthians 7:1
KJVHaving therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
WEBHaving therefore these promises, beloved, let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
1 Peter 2:9
KJVBut 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:
WEBBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
1 Peter 1:15-16
KJVBut 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.
WEBbut just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior, because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
1 Samuel 2:2
KJVThere is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
WEBThere is no one as holy as Yahweh, for there is no one besides you, nor is there any rock like our God.
Leviticus 20:26
KJVAnd ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine.
WEBYou shall be holy to me, for I, Yahweh, am holy, and have set you apart from the peoples, that you should be mine.
Romans 12:1
KJVI 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.
WEBTherefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.
Romans 6:22
KJVBut now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
WEBBut now, being made free from sin and having become servants of God, you have your fruit of sanctification and the result of eternal life.
Matthew 5:48
KJVBe ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
WEBTherefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
1 Thessalonians 4:7
KJVFor God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
WEBFor God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.
Isaiah 57:15
KJVFor thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
WEBFor the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, says: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Ephesians 5:3
KJVBut fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
WEBBut sexual immorality, and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints;
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