1 Peter 2:1; 1 Peter 2:7; 1 Peter 4:1; 1 Peter 4:7; 1 Peter 5:1; 1 Peter 5:6 (New American Standard)

As Newborn Babes

1 Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, 7 This precious value, then, is for you who believe ; but for those who disbelieve, "THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE VERY CORNER stone,"

Keep Fervent in Your Love

1 Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 7 The end of all things is near ; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

Serve God Willingly

1 Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,