MNT(i)
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whose great mercy we have been born anew into a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead;
4 and into an inheritance imperishable and undefiled and fadeless, which has been kept in heaven for you
5 who, through faith, are continuously guarded by the power of God for a salvation, ready to be revealed in the last days.
6 Exult in this, though now for a brief moment, if need be, you have suffered many hardships.
7 These are in order that the test of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable and yet is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor, at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
8 Him you love, though you have never seen him; in him you ever believe, though even now you see him not, and you are rejoicing with joy unspeakable and full of glory,
9 as you continually receive the reward of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
10 Concerning this salvation the Prophets who prophesied regarding the grace intended for you, diligently sought and searched.
11 They were searching to know to what time, or to what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them kept pointing, when he ever testified beforehand concerning the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.
12 It was revealed to them that it was not for themselves, but for you, that they were ministering the truths which have now been announced to you, by those who preached the gospel to you, through the help of the Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven—truths into which angels long to look.