In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials,

As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you inquired and searched carefully,

but the word of the Lord stands forever." And this is the word which was preached to you.

To you therefore who believe, this is precious, but for those who do not believe, "The very stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,"

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

For in this way in former times the holy women also, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, and were submissive to their own husbands;

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead; for to this you were called, that you may inherit a blessing.

In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they abuse you;

For this reason the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they might live in the spirit according to the will of God.

With the help of Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.