1 Peter 1:13-21

RKJNT(i) 13 Therefore gird up your minds, be sober, and fix your hope fully on the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 Live as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the lusts of your former ignorance: 15 But as he who has called you is holy, so be holy in all your conduct; 16 Because it is written, Be holy; for I am holy. 17 And if you address as Father the one who without partiality judges according to every man's work, then pass the time of your stay on earth in reverent fear: 18 For you know that you were not redeemed with perishable things, such as silver and gold, from the vain way of life you inherited from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who was chosen before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for you, 21 Who through him believe in God, who raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.