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1 Peter 2:4 (NIV)

As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him—

1 Peter 2:5 (NIV)

you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:6 (NIV)

For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”

1 Peter 2:7 (NIV)

Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”

1 Peter 4:12 (NIV)

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

1 Peter 4:16 (NIV)

However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.

For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.

1 Peter 4:14 (NIV)

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

1 Peter 4:8 (NIV)

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:18 (NIV)

And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

1 Peter 4:15 (NIV)

If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.

1 Peter 4:19 (NIV)

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

1 Peter 4:7 (NIV)

The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.

1 Peter 4:9 (NIV)

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

1 Peter 4:13 (NIV)

But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

1 Peter 4:17 (NIV)

For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?

1 Peter 4:4 (NIV)

They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

1 Peter 4:2 (NIV)

As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.

1 Peter 4:3 (NIV)

For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.

1 Peter 4:5 (NIV)

But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

1 Peter 4:11 (NIV)

If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.