Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you,

but the Lord's word endures forever." This is the word of Good News which was preached to you.

For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.

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

For this is how the holy women before, who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:

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

This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you -- not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.

But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.

Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.