because you are attaining the goal of your faith – the salvation of your souls.

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.

Let your beauty not be external – the braiding of hair and wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes –

but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

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,

in that he spends the rest of his time on earth concerned about the will of God and not human desires.

From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing abroad (in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia) who are chosen

For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.

Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.

Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

For it is time for judgment to begin, starting with the house of God. And if it starts with us, what will be the fate of those who are disobedient to the gospel of God?

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

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

For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.

You have been born anew, not from perishable but from imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.

So get rid of all evil and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.

He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was manifested in these last times for your sake.

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