8. whom, having not seen, you love; and in whom, though you do not see Him now, you believe and you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory,
9. receiving as the result of your faith the salvation of your souls.
10. Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that should come to you have inquired and searched diligently,
11. seeking the events and time the Spirit of Christ, who was within them, signified when He foretold the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.
12. It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, concerning the things which are now reported to you by those who have preached the gospel to you through the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven—things into which the angels desire to look.
13. Therefore guard your minds, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
14. As obedient children do not conduct yourselves according to the former lusts in your 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.”