1 Peter 1:18 in the World English Bible
knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things like silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers,
Context
17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: