who are guarded by the power of God through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time;

who through him have faith in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light;

who once were not a people, but are now the people of God; who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

For what glory is it, if, when ye are beaten for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently [it is glory]; for this is acceptable with God.

For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are toward their supplication; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."

And who is he that shall harm you, if ye are followers of that which is good?

But if ye even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye. And be not afraid at their terrors, nor alarmed;

having a good conscience, that, wherein ye are evil spoken of, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conduct in Christ.

at which they are astonished that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you;

If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you.

whom resist, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being accomplished in your brethren in the world.

Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all that are in Christ.