To whom it was revealed, that not for themselves, but for us were their ministrations employed in the things which are now declared unto you by those who have preached the gospel unto you by the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; on which things the angels bending forwards eagerly desire to gaze.

as new-born babes desire earnestly the unadulterated milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

who in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God; who had not obtained mercy, but are now the objects of mercy.

who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

who, when reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he used no menaces; but referred himself to him who judgeth righteously:

For ye were as sheep wandering astray; but are now returned unto the pastor and bishop of your souls.

Ye husbands, in like manner dwell with them discreetly, putting respect on the dear woman as being the weaker vessel, and as co-heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers may meet no interruption.

who in time of old were disobedient, when the long suffering of God in the days of Noe waited, while the ark was preparing, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were preserved through the water.

The antitype to which baptism now saveth us (not the mere removal of filth from the flesh, but the engagement of a good conscience to God), by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

Let no one of you then suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or a meddler in other persons' business.

For now is the time when judgment is commencing at the house of God; and if it begin with us, what will be the end of those who obey not the gospel of God?