But the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

For this is commendable, if a man for conscience toward God endures grief, suffering wrongfully.

For what glory is it, if, when you be buffeted for your faults, you shall take it patiently? but if, when you do well, and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is commendable with God.

For even to this were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps:

For after this manner in former times the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but on the contrary blessing; knowing that you are unto this called, that you should inherit a blessing.

For this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

Yet if any man suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

By Silas, a faithful brother unto you, as I regard, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.