8 uThough you have not seen him, you love him. 10 gOnce you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 13 nBe subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution,2 whether it be to the emperor3 as supreme, 21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 6 For this is why mthe gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does. 6 xHumble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, and all its glory like the flower of grass. 17 tHonor everyone. 12 kKeep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, lthey may see your good deeds and glorify God on mthe day of visitation. 9 yDo not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, zbless, for ato this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. xTo him belong glory and ydominion forever and ever. English Standard Version Update. Cancel any time. rStand firm in it. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but wwas made manifest xin the last times for the sake of you 24 eHe himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we fmight die to sin and glive to righteousness. 7 nThe end of all things is at hand; therefore obe self-controlled and sober-minded pfor the sake of your prayers. 2 dso as to live for ethe rest of the time in the flesh fno longer for human passions but gfor the will of God. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. Version. 4 As you come to him, a living stone nrejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 but they will give account to him who is ready lto judge the living and the dead. 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at zthe fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 25 hbut the word of the Lord remains forever.”. 5 oyou yourselves like living stones are being built up as pa spiritual house, to be qa holy priesthood, rto offer spiritual sacrifices sacceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 14 dBut even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. 1 Peter 3:21 ESV. hAccording to his great mercy, ihe has caused us to be born again to a living hope jthrough the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: 27-Volume Old Testament Boxed Set, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Old and New Testament Sets, 46 Volumes, ESV Student Study Bible, TruTone, Sky Blue with Ivy Design, ESV My Creative Bible for Girls, Flexcover, Pink. 10 And iafter you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, jwho has called you to his keternal glory in Christ, will himself lrestore, mconfirm, strengthen, and establish you. Amen. 22 bHe committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 3 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will lentrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. 14 or to governors as sent by him oto punish those who do evil and pto praise those who do good. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. 4 to kan inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and lunfading, mkept in heaven for you, Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. 1 Likewise, wives, k be subject to your own husbands, so that l even if some do not obey the word, m they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your n respectful and pure conduct.