to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, kept in heaven for you,

For it stands in scripture: "Behold, I lay in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and he who believes in him will not be put to shame."

For it is God's will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.

Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with honor as the weaker partner, since you are joint heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

For it is better to suffer for doing right, if that should be God's will, than for doing wrong.

so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human lusts, but for the will of God.

but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

For this reason the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they might live in the spirit according to the will of God.

For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?

And "if it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the godless man and the sinner?"

Therefore, let those who suffer according to God's will do right and entrust their souls to a faithful Creator.

shepherd the flock of God that is under your care, serving as overseersnot under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness;

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you.