1 Peter 1:3-9

Here are some verses to encourage those of us who have received salvation from Christ Jesus our Lord.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who according to His abundant mercy
has begotten us again to a living hope
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ
from the dead,

to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled
and that does not fade away,
reserved in heaven for you,
who are kept by the power of God
through faith for salvation
ready to be revealed in the last time.

In this you greatly rejoice,
though now for a little while if need be,
you have been grieved by various trials,
that the genuineness of your faith,
being much more precious than gold that perishes,
though it is tested by fire,
may be found to praise, honor, and glory
at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
whom having not seen you love.

Though now you do not see Him,
yet believing,
you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
receiving the end of your faith --
the salvation of your souls.

(1 Peter 1:3-9, New King James Version)