³⁶ Then the Jews said, “See how he loved him!”^(A)

¹⁰ This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us^(A) and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.^(B)

⁴ But because of his great love for us,^(A) God, who is rich in mercy,

²⁵ The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.

² They found the stone rolled away from the tomb,

⁷ But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.”^(A)

¹⁴ But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.^(A) “Do not fear their threats^[a]; do not be frightened.”^[b](B)