10 The prophets, who long ago foretold the grace that you’ve received, searched and explored, inquiring carefully about this salvation.
11 They wondered what the Spirit of Christ within them was saying when he bore witness beforehand about the suffering that would happen to Christ and the glory that would follow. They wondered what sort of person or what sort of time they were speaking about.
12 It was revealed to them that in their search they were not serving themselves but you. These things, which even angels long to examine, have now been proclaimed to you by those who brought you the good news. They did this in the power of the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven.
13 Therefore, once you have your minds ready for action and you are thinking clearly, place your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
14 Don’t be conformed to your former desires, those that shaped you when you were ignorant. But, as obedient children,
15 you must be holy in every aspect of your lives, just as the one who called you is holy.
16 It is written, You will be holy, because I am holy.