But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which is preached to you by the gospel.

For this is thank worthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

For what glory is it, if when ye commit faults and are buffeted, ye take it patiently? But if when ye do well and suffer, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing, but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are called to this, to inherit a blessing.

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

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

By Silvanus, a faithful brother, as I suppose, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and adding my testimony, that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand,