^{10 Ref} In the past you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; then there was no mercy for you, but now mercy has been given to you.

^{11 Ref} My loved ones, I make this request with all my heart, that, as those for whom this world is a strange country, you will keep yourselves from the desires of the flesh which make war against the soul;

^{12 Ref} Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.