but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.

for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls,

Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—

you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Wives and Husbands

Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives,

Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.

Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son.