17 And if you address as Father the One who judges impartially(A) based on each one’s work,(B) you are to conduct yourselves in fear(C) during the time of your temporary residence. 18 For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life(D) inherited from the fathers, not with perishable things like silver or gold,(E) 19 but with the precious blood of Christ,(F) like that of a lamb(G) without defect or blemish.

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17 Since you call on a Father(A) who judges each person’s work(B) impartially,(C) live out your time as foreigners(D) here in reverent fear.(E) 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed(F) from the empty way of life(G) handed down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood(H) of Christ, a lamb(I) without blemish or defect.(J)

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