Attempting to see what sort of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them was pointing to, when it gave witness to the pains which Christ would undergo and the glories which would come after them.

For this is gracious conduct, if for conscience towards God, any man undergo sorrows, suffering wrongfully.

But you are happy if you undergo pain because of righteousness; have no part in their fear and do not be troubled;

Because if it is God's purpose for you to undergo pain, it is better to do so for well-doing than for evil-doing.

Let no one among you undergo punishment as a taker of life, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as one who is over-interested in other men's business;

For this reason let those who by the purpose of God undergo punishment, keep on in well-doing and put their souls into the safe hands of their Maker.

Do not give way to him but be strong in your faith, in the knowledge that your brothers who are in the world undergo the same troubles.