But now you are free from sin. You are now slaves of God. And this brings you a life that is only for God. And from that you will get life forever.
1 Peter 1:9 - Easy To Read Version Your faith has a goal. And you are receiving that goal—your salvation. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition [At the same time] you receive the result (outcome, consummation) of your faith, the salvation of your souls. American Standard Version (1901) receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. Common English Bible You are receiving the goal of your faith: your salvation. Catholic Public Domain Version returning with the goal of your faith, the salvation of souls. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. |
But now you are free from sin. You are now slaves of God. And this brings you a life that is only for God. And from that you will get life forever.
All those great men continued living with faith until they died. Those men did not get the things that God promised his people. The men only saw those things coming far in the future and were glad. Those men accepted the fact that they were like visitors and strangers on earth.
So put out of your life every evil thing and every kind of wrong thing you do. Be humble and accept God’s teaching that is planted in your hearts. This teaching can save you.
Those were the spirits who refused to obey God long ago in the time of Noah. God was waiting patiently for them while Noah was building the big boat. Only a few people—eight in all—were saved in that boat. Those people were saved by water.