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In a similar way, you wives must submit yourselves to your husbands so that, even if some of them refuse to obey the word, they may be won over without a word through your conduct as wivesMatthew 18:15; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 9:19-22; 14:34; Ephesians 5:22; Colossians 3:18; Titus 2:5;">[xr]

In a similar way, you husbands must live with your wives in an understanding manner, as with a most delicate vessel.the weaker vessel">[fn] Honor them as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing may interfere with your prayers.Job 1:42:8; Matthew 5:23-24; 18:19; 1 Corinthians 7:3; 12:23; Ephesians 5:25; Colossians 3:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:4;">[xr]

But do thisdo this">[fn] with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak evil of your good conduct in Christ will be ashamed of slandering you.Titus 2:8; Hebrews 13:18; 1 Peter 2:12;">[xr]

For Christ also suffereddied">[fn] for sins once for all, an innocent person for the guilty, so that he could bring youus">[fn] to God. He was put to death in the sphere of the flesh but was made alive in the sphere of the spirit,Spirit">[fn]Romans 1:4; 5:6; 8:11; 2 Corinthians 13:4; Colossians 1:21-22; Hebrews 9:26,28; 1 Peter 2:21; 4:1;">[xr]

so that he can live the rest of his time in the flesh guided, not by human desires, but by the will of God.John 1:13; Romans 6:11; 14:7; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Galatians 2:20; James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:14; 2:1;">[xr]

Indeed, this is why the gospel was proclaimed even to those who have died, so that they could be judged in the realm of the flesh like all humans and live in the realm of the spiritSpirit">[fn] like God.1 Peter 3:19;">[xr]

The end of everything is near; so be sensible and clear-headed for the sake of your prayers.Matthew 24:13-14; 26:41; Luke 21:34; Romans 13:12; Philippians 4:5; Colossians 4:2; Hebrews 10:25; James 5:8; 1 Peter 1:13; 5:8; 2 Peter 3:9,11; 1 John 2:18;">[xr]

Whoever speaks must speak God's words.If anyone speaks as the words of God">[fn] Whoever serves must serve with the strengthWhoever serves as with the strength">[fn] that God supplies, so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to him forever and ever! Amen.Jeremiah 23:22; Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 3:10; Ephesians 5:20; 1 Timothy 6:16; 1 Peter 2:5; 5:11; Revelation 1:6;">[xr]

Instead, because you are participating in the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that you may be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.Acts 5:41; Romans 8:17; 2 Corinthians 1:7; 4:10; Philippians 3:10; Colossians 1:24; 2 Timothy 2:12; James 1:1-13; 1 Peter 1:5-6; Revelation 1:9;">[xr]

So then, those who suffer according to God's will should entrust their souls to a faithful Creator and continue to do what is good.Psalm 31:5; Luke 23:46; 2 Timothy 1:12;">[xr]

Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you.James 4:10;">[xr]

Through these he has given us his precious and wonderful promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, seeing that you have escaped the corruption that is in the world caused by evil desires.2 Corinthians 3:18; 7:1; Ephesians 4:24; Hebrews 12:10; 2 Peter 2:18,20; 1 John 3:2;">[xr]

So then, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election certain, for if you keep on doing this you will never fail.2 Peter 3:17; 1 John 3:19;">[xr]

So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to have him find you without spot or fault and at peace.1 Corinthians 1:8; 15:58; Philippians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 5:23;">[xr]

And so, dear friends, since you already know these things, continually be on your guard not to be carried away by the deception of lawless people, lest you fall from your secure position.Mark 13:23; Ephesians 4:14; 2 Peter 1:10-12; 2:18;">[xr]

What we have seen and heard we declare to you so that you, too, can have fellowship with us. Now this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.John 17:21; Acts 4:20; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 John 2:24;">[xr]

We are writing these thingsthese things to you">[fn] so that ouryour">[fn] joy may be full.John 15:11; 16:24; 2 John 1:1:12;">[xr]

My little children, I'm writing these things to you so that you might not sin. Yet if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father - Jesus Christ, one who is righteous.Romans 8:34; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 7:25; 9:24;">[xr]

Little children, it is the last hour. Just as you heard that an antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.Matthew 24:5,24; John 21:5; 2 Thessalonians 2:3; 1 Timothy 4:1; 2 Timothy 3:1; Hebrews 1:2; 2 Peter 2:1; 1 John 4:3; 2 John 1:1:7;">[xr]

So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.John 15:18-19; 17:14; 2 Timothy 3:12;">[xr]