but the word of the Lord remains for ever: and that is the gospel, which has been preached to you.

you your selves are as so many living stones, you are the edifice, the spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, agreeable to God by Jesus Christ.

leaving an example for your exact imitation, he who never offended, and from whose lips no fallacy was ever utter'd,

However, if you suffer in the cause of virtue, it is your happiness: and instead of being over-awed by their threats, and struck with concern,

but whoever suffers as a christian, let him not be asham'd, but rather give thanks to God upon that account.

not to domineer over the laity, but to be examples for their imitation;