But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached to you.

For this is thank-worthy, if a man for conscience towards God endureth grief, suffering wrongfully.

For what glory is it, if, when ye are buffeted for your faults, ye bear it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye bear it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

For even to this were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

For after this manner in former times the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but on the contrary, blessing; knowing that ye are called to this, that ye should inherit a blessing.

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

Yet if any man suffereth as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

By Silvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which ye stand.