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5 whom the divine power preserves through faith for that salvation, which is going to be made manifest in the latter time. 6 This it is that fills you with joy, notwithstanding the various tryals, which still necessarily afflict you, 7 that your faith being put to a more advantageous proof, than that of gold, which loses by the essay, may redound to your praise and highest honour at the appearance of Jesus Christ: 8 whom though you have not seen, you love: and though he is not now the object of your view, yet you believe in him, and triumph with such a laudable transport, as cannot be express'd: 9 since the salvation of your souls is the reward you receive for your faith. 1 Peter 1:5-9, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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