Unto whom going forth, to a living stone, indeed rejected by men, but elect with God, precious,

but let their beauty be the hidden man of the heart, in the purity of the meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is perfection complete.

that he may no longer live the remaining time in carnality according to the lusts of men, but in the will of God.

For, unto this the gospel was also preached to the dead, in order that they may indeed be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

Likewise, you younger men, submit to the elders: and all put on humility toward one another; because God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.