¹⁸ But we all, with unveiled face, beholding ^(A)as in a mirror ^(B)the glory of the Lord, ^(C)are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as ^[a]by the Spirit of the Lord.

²⁰ I have been ^(A)crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh ^(B)I live by faith in the Son of God, ^(C)who loved me and gave Himself for me.

¹⁹ For this is ^(A)commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. ²⁰ For ^(B)what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. ²¹ For ^(C)to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for ^[a]us, ^(D)leaving ^[b]us an example, that you should follow His steps:

^6 (A)He who says he abides in Him ^(B)ought himself also to walk just as He walked.