he who converts a sinner from
the error of his way will save a soul from death, and will hide a
multitude of sins.

THE FIRST GENERAL LETTER OF PETER.

I.

PETER, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered[1:1]
through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia; (2)chosen
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of
the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus
Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you.

(3)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who
according to his abundant mercy begot us again unto a living hope[1:3]
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead; (4)unto an
inheritance imperishable, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in
heaven for you, (5)who by the power of God are kept through faith,
unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (6)Wherein ye
greatly rejoice, though now for a little time, if need be, made
sorrowful by manifold trials; (7)that the proof of your faith, much
more precious than gold that perishes, but is proved by fire, may be
found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus
Christ; (8)whom having not seen ye love; in whom, though now ye see
him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of
glory; (9)receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of your
souls.

(10)Concerning which salvation the prophets diligently sought and
searched, who prophesied of the grace toward you; (11)searching as to
what or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them
signified, when it testified beforehand the sufferings destined for
Christ, and the glories that should follow; (12)to whom it was
revealed, that not to themselves, but to you they were ministering
them, which now have been announced to you, through those who brought
you the good news by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven; which things
angels desire to look into.

(13)Wherefore, girding up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope
perfectly for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation
of Jesus Christ; (14)as children of obedience, not conforming
yourselves to the former lusts in your ignorance; (15)but as he who
called you is holy, be ye yourselves holy in all your deportment;
(16)because it is written: Ye shall be holy, for I am holy.

(17)And if ye call him Father[1:17], who without respect of persons
judges according to each one's work, pass the time of your so