1Peter:3:8-22

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* Finally , be all of one mind , sympathizing , lovers of the brethren , tender-hearted , courteous - * not returning evil for evil , or railing for railing ; but , on the contrary , bless : knowing that to this you were called , that you might inherit the blessing . * «For he who is desirous to enjoy life , and to see good days , let him restrain his tongue from evil , and his lips from speaking deceit .» * Let him turn away from evil , and do good ; let him turn away from evil , and do good ; let him seek peace , and pursue it . * «For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous , and his ears are open to their supplication ; but the face of the Lord is against the workers of iniquity .» * Besides , who is he that will do evil to you , if you be imitators of the Good One ? * Nevertheless , although you even suffer for righteousness ' sake , you are happy . Therefore , do not fear their fear , neither be troubled : * but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts ; and be always prepared for giving an answer , with meekness and reverence , to every one who asks of you a reason for the hope which is in you . * Hold fast a good conscience , that , whereas they speak against you as evil doers , they may be put to shame who arraign your good behavior in Christ . * For it is better to suffer as well doers , if the will of God appoints it , than as evil doers . * For even Christ once suffered for sins , the just for the unjust , that he might bring us to God ; being put to death , indeed , in the flesh , but made alive by the Spirit . * By which , also , he made proclamation to the spirits in prison , * who formerly were disobedient , when the patience of God once waited , in the days of Noah , while an ark was preparing , in which few , that is , eight souls , were effectually saved through water - * the antitype , immersion , does , also , now save us , (not putting away the filth of the flesh ; but seeking of a good conscience toward God ,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ ; * who , having gone into heaven , is at the right hand of God ; angels , and authorities , and powers , being subjected to him .

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