⁴ But God, who is rich in mercy,^(A) because of his great love^(B) that he had for us,^[a]

A Living Hope

³ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.^(A) Because of his great mercy^(B) he has given us new birth^(C) into a living hope^(D) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead^(E)