On the one hand, he was foreknown before the creation of the world, but on the other hand, he was revealed at the end of time for your sake.

Men who have purified your souls in obedience of the truth through the Spirit for non-hypocritical brotherly love. Ye should love each other fervently from a pure heart,

other unto rulers, as unto them that are sent of him, for the punishment of evil doers: but for the laud of them that well do.

What credit can you claim when, after doing wrong, you take your punishment for it patiently? But, on the other hand, if, after doing right, you take your sufferings patiently, that does win the approval of God.

Whose apparel shall not be outward with broided hair, and hanging on of gold, other in putting on of gorgeous apparel:

Finally, all of you be like-minded [united in spirit], sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted [courteous and compassionate toward each other as members of one household], and humble in spirit;

not repaying evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the other hand blessing [others], because for this [reason] you were called, so that you could inherit a blessing.

He has [now] gone to heaven, and is [seated] at the right side of God, where the angels and [other] authorities and powers have been subjected to Him.

And, because you do not run to the same extremes of profligacy as others, they are astonished, and malign you.

Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].

stranger-loving toward each other without complaints.

Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.

If anyone has anything to say, let it be as the words of God; if anyone has the desire to be the servant of others, let him do it in the strength which is given by God; so that in all things God may have the glory through Jesus Christ, whose are the glory and the power for ever.

For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men's matters:

Likewise younger men should be subordinate to the elder men. And all being subordinate to each other, clothe yourselves with humility, because God sets himself against the haughty, but gives grace to the lowly.

Withstand him, firm in your faith; knowing that your brethren in other parts of the world are passing through just the same experiences.

Salute each other by a kiss of love. Peace to you, to all those in Christ Jesus. Truly.