²⁵ Now to him who is able^(A) to establish you in accordance with my gospel,^(B) the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery^(C) hidden for long ages past,

¹⁷ encourage^(A) your hearts and strengthen^(B) you in every good deed and word.

³ But the Lord is faithful,^(A) and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.^(B)