⁴ The god^(A) of this age^(B) has blinded^(C) the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ,^(D) who is the image of God.^(E)

¹⁷ The God of the people of Israel chose our ancestors; he made the people prosper during their stay in Egypt; with mighty power he led them out of that country;^(A)

¹⁴ And I will appoint them to guard the temple for all the work that is to be done in it.^(A)

¹² “No, my brother!” she said to him. “Don’t force me! Such a thing should not be done in Israel!^(A) Don’t do this wicked thing.^(B)