Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

American Standard Version (ASV)

because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because it has been said in the Writings, You are to be holy, for I am holy.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

because it is written, Be ye holy, for *I* am holy.

World English Bible (WEB)

because it is written, "You shall be holy; for I am holy."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

because it hath been written, `Become ye holy, because I am holy;'