1 Peter 1:4-9

Thomson(i) 4 for an inheritance incorruptible, incapable of defilement or decay, reserved in heaven for us 5 who are, during belief, kept safely by the power of God, for a deliverance prepared to be revealed in the last time; 6 in whom you exult with joy though you are now for a little while, if it be necessary, distressed with divers trials; 7 in order that your faith, which hath stood the test and is much more precious than gold which is of a perishable nature though tried by fire, may be found praise worthy, and honourable, and glorious, at the manifestation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom without knowing him personally you love; in whom though you do not now see him, yet you believe, and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorified joy, 9 receiving as the completion of your faith the salvation of your souls: