and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy became our father again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

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

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

whom God the Father has chosen and predestined by the consecration of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ, and to be sprinkled with his blood; God bless you and give you perfect peace.

About this salvation the prophets who prophesied of the blessing that was destined for you made the most careful investigation,