^{23 Ref} having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.

^{24 Ref} For, All flesh is as grass, And all the glory thereof as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower falleth:

^{25 Ref} But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you.

^{23 Ref} having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.

^{24 Ref} For, "All flesh is like grass, And all of man's glory like the flower in the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls;

^{25 Ref} But the Lord's word endures forever." This is the word of good news which was preached to you.