But have reverence. Peter expects persecution to intensify, and wants Christians to prepare themselves for it. If a Christian is to stand firm, he must have reverence for Christ in his heart and he is to submit to whatever suffering comes his way, recognizing that Christ is Lord! Be ready. "Christians expect an eternal life of happiness in the body, after death. Be ready to tell others who ask about this. But do not be proud or boastful, or threaten them when you do it."

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