1 Peter 1:5-9 ▼

5 Through faith you are being protected by God's power for a salvation that is ready to be revealed at the end of this era.

6 You greatly rejoice in this, even though you have to suffer various kinds of trials for a little while,

7 so that your genuine faith, which is more valuable than gold that perishes when tested by fire, may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed.

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. And even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,

9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.