1 Peter 1:1; 1 Peter 1:18; 1 Peter 2:12; 1 Peter 4:3; 1 Peter 2:13; 1 Peter 2:16; 1 Peter 4:7; 1 Peter 4:12; 1 Peter 4:17

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1 Peter 1:1

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia,

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1 Peter 1:18

18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors,

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1 Peter 2:12

12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

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1 Peter 4:3

3 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.

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1 Peter 2:13

13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority,

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1 Peter 2:16

16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.

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1 Peter 4:7

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

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1 Peter 4:12

12 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.

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1 Peter 4:17

17 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?

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