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“Always be ready to make your defence to anyone who demands from you an account of the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.” (vv. 15-16)

“The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.” (vv. 7-8)

“Discipline yourselves; keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.” (v. 8)

“His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” (v. 3)

“For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honour and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, ‘This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’ We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.” (vv. 16-17)

“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’” (v. 21)

“For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginnings of birth pangs.” (v. 8)

“Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” (v. 8)

“Like obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires that you formerly had in ignorance. Instead, as he who has called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct; for it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’” (vv. 14-15)

“I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me you will know my Father also.” (vv. 6-7)

“Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God, through Jesus Christ.” (v. 5)

“Conduct yourselves honourably amongst the Gentiles, so that, though they maintain you as evil doers, they may see your honourable deeds and glorify God when he comes to judge.” (v. 12)