¹⁹ but with the precious blood^(A) of Christ, a lamb^(B) without blemish or defect.^{(C) 20} He was chosen before the creation of the world,^(D) but was revealed in these last times^(E) for your sake. ²¹ Through him you believe in God,^(F) who raised him from the dead^(G) and glorified him,^(H) and so your faith and hope^(I) are in God.

²² Now that you have purified^(J) yourselves by obeying^(K) the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply,^(L) from the heart.^[a]