20. Christ was chosen even before the world was created, but because of you, he did not come until these last days.
21. And when he did come, it was to lead you to have faith in God, who raised him from death and honoured him in a glorious way. That's why you have put your faith and hope in God.
22. You obeyed the truth, and your souls were made pure. Now you sincerely love each other. But you must keep on loving with all your heart.
23. Do this because God has given you new birth by his message that lives on for ever.