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To you therefore that believe, he is honour: but to them that believe not, the stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner:

But you are a chosen generation, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people: that you may declare his virtues, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

Who in times 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 as making liberty a cloak for malice, 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, committing sin and being buffeted for it, you endure? But if doing well you suffer patiently: this is thankworthy before God.

Who, when he was reviled, did not revile: when he suffered, he threatened not, but delivered himself to him that judged him unjustly.

For you were as sheep going astray: but you are now converted to the shepherd and bishop of your souls.

But the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptibility of a quiet and a meek spirit which is rich in the sight of God.

Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

Because the eyes of the Lord are upon the just, and his ears unto their prayers but the countenance of the Lord upon them that do evil things.

But if also you suffer any thing for justice’ sake, blessed are ye. And be not afraid of their fear: and be not troubled.

But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being ready always to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of that hope which is in you.

But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Because Christ also died once for our sins, the just for the unjust: that he might offer us to God, being put to death indeed in the flesh, but enlivened in the spirit,

Whereunto baptism, being of the like form, now saveth you also: not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but, the examination of a good conscience towards God by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

That now he may live the rest of his time in the flesh, not after the desires of men but according to the will of God.

For, for this cause was the gospel preached also to the dead: That they might be judged indeed according to men, in the flesh: but may live according to God, in the Spirit.

But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore and watch in prayers.

But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.