They were shown that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things now announced to you through those who proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things angels long to catch a glimpse of.

but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct,

You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed—not by perishable things like silver or gold,

For all flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of the grass; the grass withers and the flower falls off,

So get rid of all evil and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.

Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.

Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse.

Suffering for Doing Good

Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.

Service, Suffering, and Judgment

For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.

Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.

In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

by casting all your cares on him because he cares for you.

And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.