But if you suffer as a Christian, ¹  do not be ashamed, but glorify ²  God that you bear such a name. ³ 

You ¹  once were not a people, but now you are God’s people. You were shown no mercy, ²  but now you have received mercy.

But in fact, if you happen to suffer ¹  for doing what is right, ²  you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them ³  or be shaken. ⁴ 

And do not lord it over ¹  those entrusted to you, ²  but be examples to the flock.

but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct,

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

Give a shepherd’s care to ¹  God’s flock among you, exercising oversight ²  not merely as a duty ³  but willingly under God’s direction, ⁴  not for shameful profit but eagerly.

He was foreknown ¹  before the foundation of the world but ²  was manifested in these last times ³  for your sake.

but the word of the Lord ¹  endures forever. ²  And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

Live ¹  as free people, not using your freedom as a pretext for evil, but as God’s slaves. ² 

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

But let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or as a troublemaker. ¹ 

For you were going astray like sheep ¹  but now you have turned back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

So as you come to him, ¹  a living stone rejected by men but ²  chosen and priceless ³  in God’s sight,

So you who believe see ¹  his value, ²  but for those who do not believe, the stone that the builders rejected has become the ³  cornerstone, ⁴ 

Slaves, ¹  be subject ²  to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse.

But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed ¹  you may also rejoice and be glad. ² 

But set Christ ¹  apart ²  as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess. ³ 

When he was maligned, he ¹  did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened ²  no retaliation, ³  but committed himself to God ⁴  who judges justly.

You ¹  have not seen him, but you love him. You ²  do not see him now but you believe in him, and so you rejoice ³  with an indescribable and glorious ⁴  joy,