the father of our lord jesus christ. who in his great mercy has given us a new birth as his sons. by reason, jesus christ from the dead. so that we have hope and the promise of an inheritance that can never be spoiled or soiled and never fade away. because it is kept for you in the heavens. through your faith. god's power will guide you until the salvation which has been prepared is revealed at the end of time. >> this is a cause of great joy for you. even though you may for a short time have to bear being played by all sorts of trials so that