⁴ but rather what is inside the heart^[a](A) – the imperishable quality of a gentle^(B) and quiet^(C) spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

Greeting

1 Simeon^[a] Peter,^(A) a servant and an apostle^(B) of Jesus Christ:

To those who have received a faith equal to ours through the righteousness^(C) of our God and Saviour^(D) Jesus Christ.