¹² For the word of God^(A) is alive^(B) and active.^(C) Sharper than any double-edged sword,^(D) it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.^(E)

³ By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command,^(A) so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.