Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it is to be the emperor as supreme, or to the governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.

Finally all of you, Have unity of mind, Sympathy, brotherly love, A tender heart, And a humble mind. 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.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.