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2 chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you, and peace be multiplied.
3 Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who begot us again according to his abundant mercy for a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 for an inheritance imperishable, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heavens for you,
5 men being kept by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.