1Peter:3:8-22

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* Finally , be of one mind , have sympathy for one another , love as brethren , be compassionate , be humble . * Do not return evil for evil , or insult for insult : but instead with blessing ; knowing that you were called to this , that you should inherit a blessing . * For , He who would love life , and see good days , let him restrain his tongue from evil , and his lips from speaking guile : * Let him turn 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 prayers : but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil . * And who will harm you if you are zealous followers of that which is good ? * But even if you do suffer for righteousness ' sake , you are blessed . And do not be afraid of their threats , nor be troubled ; * But set apart Christ as Lord in your hearts : and always be ready to give an answer to every man who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you ; but do it with gentleness and respect , * Keeping a good conscience , so that when you are falsely accused , those who revile your good behaviour in Christ may be ashamed . * For it is better , if it is the will of God , that you suffer for doing right , than for doing evil . * For Christ died for sins once for all , the just for the unjust , that he might bring us to God , being put to death in the flesh , but made alive in the spirit , * In which he went and preached to the spirits in prison , * Who long ago were disobedient , when God patiently waited in the days of Noah , while the ark was prepared , in which a few , that is , eight people , were saved through water . * This water symbolizes baptism , which now saves us (not by the removal of dirt from the body , but by an appeal of a good conscience to God ,) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ , * Who has gone into heaven , and is on the right hand of God ; with angels and authorities and powers made subject to him .

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