1Peter:1:3-12

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* Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ , by whose great mercy we have been born anew into a living hope , through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead ; * and into an inheritance imperishable and undefiled and fadeless , which has been kept in heaven for you * who , through faith , are continuously guarded by the power of God for a salvation , ready to be revealed in the last days . * Exult in this , though now for a brief moment , if need be , you have suffered many hardships . * These are in order that the test of your faith , more precious than gold that is perishable and yet is tested by fire , may redound to praise and glory and honor , at the revelation of Jesus Christ . * Him you love , though you have never seen him ; in him you ever believe , though even now you see him not , and you are rejoicing with joy unspeakable and full of glory , * as you continually receive the reward of your faith , even the salvation of your souls . * Concerning this salvation the Prophets who prophesied regarding the grace intended for you , diligently sought and searched . * They were searching to know to what time , or to what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them kept pointing , when he ever testified beforehand concerning the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow . * It was revealed to them that it was not for themselves , but for you , that they were ministering the truths which have now been announced to you , by those who preached the gospel to you , through the help of the Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven - truths into which angels long to look .

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