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

So you who believe see his value, but for those who do not believe, the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,

Dear friends, I urge you as foreigners and exiles to keep away from fleshly desires that do battle against the soul,

When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.

So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good.

For it says in scripture, “Look, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and priceless cornerstone, and whoever believes in him will never be put to shame.”

Because Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, to bring you to God, by being put to death in the flesh but by being made alive in the spirit.

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.