12 It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things ^vthat have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you ^wby the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, ^xthings into which angels long to look.

13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action,¹ and being ^ysober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, ^zdo not be conformed to the ^apassions of your ^bformer ignorance, 15 but as he who ^ccalled you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, ^d“You shall be holy, for I am holy.”