Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock.