searching for who or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ, which was in them, pointed to, when he predicted the sufferings of Christ, and the glories that would follow them.

For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.

But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."

For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God. If it begins first with us, what will happen to those who don't obey the Good News of God?

"If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner?"