but the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word which is preached to you in the gospel.

for this is an evidence of grace, if any one for conscience towards God endure griefs, suffering unjustly.

For what glory is it, if when ye sin and are punished for it, ye bear it patiently? but if when ye do well and suffer for it, ye bear it patiently, this will gain favor with God.

For unto this are ye called; because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps.

not returning evil for evil, or reproach for reproach: but on the contrary blessing even those that curse you: knowing ye are called unto this, that ye may obtain a blessing.

For to this end was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but might live according to God in the spirit.

Thus I have written briefly by Silvanus, a faithful brother to you (as I judge) exhorting and testifying, that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.