1 Peter 2:4; 1 Peter 3:15; 1 Peter 4:12

4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,

15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: