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

By you therefore who believe is he honoured: but respecting the disobedient, "the stone which the builders rejected, this very stone is become the head of the corner,

For this is gracious conduct, if for conscience towards God, any man undergo sorrows, suffering wrongfully.

For what glory would there be, if committing faults, and being buffeted, ye suffered patiently? but if, when ye behave well, yet suffer, ye bear it patiently, this is graciously accepted of God.

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

But if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him give glory to God on this very account.

By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I think, I have written to you a few words, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye are standing fast.