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the people chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through the sanctifying work of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with his blood. May grace and peace be yours in abundance!Romans 1:7; 8:29; 11:2; Ephesians 1:4; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; Hebrews 10:22; 12:24; 1 Peter 2:9; 2 Peter 1:2; Jude 1:2;">[xr]

Though you have not seenknown">[fn] him, you love him. And even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,John 20:29; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1,27; 1 John 4:20;">[xr]

It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you in regard to the things that have now been announced to you by those who brought you the good news through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. These are things that even the angels desire to look into.Exodus 25:20; Daniel 8:13; 9:24; Acts 2:4; Ephesians 3:10; Hebrews 11:13,39-40,;">[xr]

Instead, just as the one who called you is holy, be holy in every aspect of your life.Luke 1:74-75; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4,7; Hebrews 12:14; 2 Peter 3:11;">[xr]

If you call "Father" the one who judges everyone impartially according to what he has done, you must live in the fear of the Lordof the Lord">[fn] as long as you are strangers here.Deuteronomy 10:17; Acts 10:34; Romans 2:11; 2 Corinthians 5:6; 7:1; Philippians 2:12; Hebrews 11:13; 12:28; 1 Peter 2:11;">[xr]

but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or defect.Exodus 12:5; Isaiah 53:7; John 1:29,36; Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:12,14; Revelation 5:9;">[xr]

On the one hand, he was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but on the other hand, he was revealed at the end of time for your sake.Romans 3:25; 16:25-26; Galatians 4:4; Ephesians 1:10; Colossians 1:26; 2 Timothy 1:9-10; Titus 1:2-3; Hebrews 1:2; 9:26; Revelation 13:8;">[xr]

Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope might be in God.Matthew 28:18; Acts 2:24,33; 3:13; Ephesians 1:20; Philippians 2:9; Hebrews 2:9; 1 Peter 3:22;">[xr]

Now that you have obeyed the truththe truth through the Spirit">[fn] and have purified your souls to love your brothers sincerely, you must love one another intensely and with a pure heart.Acts 15:9; Romans 12:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; 1 Timothy 1:5; Hebrews 13:1; 1 Peter 2:17; 3:8; 4:8; 2 Peter 1:7; 1 John 3:18;">[xr]

Therefore, rid yourselves of every kind of evil and deception, hypocrisy, jealousy, and every kind of slander.Ephesians 4:22,25, 31; Colossians 3:8; Hebrews 12:1; James 1:21; 5:9; 1 Peter 4:2;">[xr]

Like newborn babies, thirst for the pure milk of the word so that by it you may grow in your salvation.Matthew 18:3; Mark 10:15; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 3:2; 14:20; Hebrews 5:12-13; 1 Peter 1:23;">[xr]

Surely you have tasted that the Lord is good!Psalm 34:8; Hebrews 6:5;">[xr]

you, too, as living stones, are building yourselves up into a spiritual house and a holy priesthood, so that you may offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.Isaiah 61:6; 66:21; Hosea 14:2; Malachi 1:11; Romans 12:1; Ephesians 2:21-22; Philippians 4:18; Hebrews 3:6; 13:15-16; 1 Peter 4:11; 2:9;">[xr]

Dear friends, I urge you as aliens and exiles to keep on abstaining from the desires of the flesh that wage war against the soul.1 Chronicles 29:15; Psalm 39:12; 119:19; Romans 13:14; Galatians 5:16; Hebrews 11:13; James 4:1; 1 Peter 1:17;">[xr]

Show honor to everyone. Keep on loving the brothers, fearing God, and honoring the king.Proverbs 24:21; Matthew 22:21; Romans 12:10; 13:7; Philippians 2:3; Hebrews 13:1; 1 Peter 1:22;">[xr]

"He never committed a sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth."Isaiah 53:9">[fn]Isaiah 53:9; Luke 23:41; John 8:46; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15;">[xr]

When he was insulted, he did not retaliate. When he suffered, he did not threaten but made it his habit to commit the matter to the one who judges fairly.Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 27:39; Luke 23:46; John 8:48-49; Hebrews 12:3;">[xr]

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to those sins and live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.Isaiah 53:4-6,11; Matthew 8:17; Romans 6:2,11, 11; 7:6; Hebrews 9:28;">[xr]

For you were like sheep that kept going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.Isaiah 53:6; Ezekiel 34:6,23; 37:24; John 10:11,14, 16; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 5:4;">[xr]

Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble.Romans 12:10,16; 15:5; Ephesians 4:32; Philippians 3:16; Colossians 3:12; Hebrews 13:1; 1 Peter 2:17;">[xr]