SCRIPTURE

1 Peter 1:3-9 (Year A, p. 314)

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Redeemer Jesus Christ who in great mercy has engendered a new birth for us into a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 into an inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you all, 5 who in the power of God are kept through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the end time. 6 In this you rejoice even when necessary for you to suffer various trials, 7 in order that the examination of your faith, more precious than gold, which though perishable is tested by fire, may be found yielding praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 You have not seen him, yet you love him. You do not see him now, yet you believe in him and rejoice with a joy glorious and beyond words. 9 You are receiving the completion of your faith, the salvation of your souls.