who are being protected and shielded by the power of God through your faith for salvation that is ready to be revealed [for you] in the last time.

For Christ was previously known [by God, even] before the world was created, yet was not fully revealed for your benefit until [these] final times.

[So], like newly born babies, you should desire the genuine, spiritual milk [i.e., God's word. See Heb. 5:12-13], so that by it you may grow toward [final] salvation,