Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.

like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so.

But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.

when they see your pure and reverent conduct.

And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.

But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.

Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse.

And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure!

And this prefigured baptism, which now saves you – not the washing off of physical dirt but the pledge of a good conscience to God – through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,