³³ “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.^(A) In this world you will have trouble.^(B) But take heart! I have overcome^(C) the world.”

¹² We work hard with our own hands.^(A) When we are cursed, we bless;^(B) when we are persecuted,^(C) we endure it;

⁹ persecuted,^(A) but not abandoned;^(B) struck down, but not destroyed.^(C)

¹⁵ who killed the Lord Jesus^(A) and the prophets^(B) and also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to everyone

¹² In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,^(A)