⁹ But, beloved, in spite of what we have just said, we are convinced that your status is far superior as you proceed to salvation. ¹⁰ For God would not be so unjust as to ignore your work and the love that you have shown for his name by the services you have rendered to the saints and still continue to render.

¹¹ However, we desire that each one of you will show the same diligence until you have achieved the ultimate fulfillment of your hope.