to (A)an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and (B)unfading, (C)kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded (D)through faith for a salvation (E)ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by (F)various trials, so that (G)the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes (H)though it is tested by (I)fire—may be found to result in (J)praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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