so that the genuineness of your faith, more valuable than gold that is passing away, but is tested by fire, may be found to [result in] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been rejected by men, but is choice and precious in the sight of God,

but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.

but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.