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To whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to us they ministered the things which are now reported to you by them that have preached the gospel to you, with the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

But as he who hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of deportment.

But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

Who verily was fore-ordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifested in these last times for you,

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached to you.

To whom coming [as to] a living stone, disallowed indeed by men, but chosen by God, [and] precious,

To you therefore who believe [he is] precious: but to them who are disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

Who in time past [were] not a people, but [are] now the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

As free, and not using [your] liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.

Servants, [be] subject to [your] masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

For what glory [is it], if, when ye are buffeted for your faults, ye bear it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye bear it patiently, this [is] acceptable with God.

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously:

For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned to the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but on the contrary, blessing; knowing that ye are called to this, that ye should inherit a blessing.

For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] to their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil.

But if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy [are ye]: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.