by casting all your cares on him because he cares for you.

when they see your pure and reverent conduct.

Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance,

But let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or as a troublemaker.

and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.

You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed – not by perishable things like silver or gold,

You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

For you were going astray like sheep but now you have turned back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you.

Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.

Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

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.

Through him you now trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.

Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.

Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.

Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away – and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers.

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.