-whom, though you have not seen him, yet you love; on whom not now looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory,

to whom it was revealed, that, not for themselves, but for us, they ministered the things that are now preached to you by those who have made known to you the gospel, through the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven; into which things angels desire to look.

if; indeed, you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

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

To this, indeed, you have been called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his footsteps.

For you were like sheep that had gone astray; but now you have returned to the shepherd and bishop of your souls.

For the time past of our life should be enough for us to have worked the will of the Gentiles, while we walked in licentiousness, lusts, drunkenness, revelings, drinkings, and unlawful idolatries.

For this cause, indeed, even those who have died had the gospel preached to them, that though they might be judged according to the will of men in the flesh, yet they might live according to the will of God in the spirit.

But, above all things, have fervent love one for another; for love will cover a multitude of sins.

But may the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, confirm you.

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