1Pe 1:16 | RWP | e4.org | Because it is written ( διοτ γεγραπτα ). "Because ( διοτ stronger than οτ below) it stands written" (regular formula for O.T. quotation, perfect passive indicative of γραφω ). The quotation is from ; ; . Reenforced by Jesus in . The future εσεσθε here is volitive like an imperative.

‏ 1 Peter 1:16

Because it is written ( διοτ γεγραπτα ). "Because ( διοτ stronger than οτ below) it stands written" (regular formula for O.T. quotation, perfect passive indicative of γραφω ). The quotation is from Le 11:44; 19:2; 20:7. Reenforced by Jesus in Mt 5:48. The future εσεσθε here is volitive like an imperative.