^{9 Ref} But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;

^{10 Ref} Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

^{11 Ref} Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

^{12 Ref} Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

^{13 Ref} Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;