But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.

but by precious blood like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb, namely Christ.

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests on you.

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.

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.