⁸ This is to my Father’s glory,^(A) that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.^(B)

¹³ Because of the service^(A) by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God^(B) for the obedience that accompanies your confession^(C) of the gospel of Christ,^(D) and for your generosity^(E) in sharing with them and with everyone else.

¹¹ filled with the fruit of righteousness^(A) that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

⁸ When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God,^(A) who had given such authority to man.