²² For we know that the whole creation ^(A)groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. ^23 (B)And not only that, but also we ourselves, having ^(C)the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves ^(D)groan within ourselves, ^(E)waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons and daughters, ^(F)the redemption of our body. ²⁴ For ^(G)in hope we have been saved, but ^(H)hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees?

¹¹ Do this, knowing the time, that it is ^(A)already the hour for you to ^(B)awaken from sleep; for now ^[a]salvation is nearer to us than when we first believed.

¹² So then, my beloved, ^(A)just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own ^(B)salvation with ^(C)fear and trembling;

⁸ But since ^(A)we are of the day, let’s ^(B)be ^[a]sober, having put on the ^(C)breastplate of ^(D)faith and love, and as a ^(E)helmet, the ^(F)hope of salvation. ⁹ For God has not destined us for ^(G)wrath, but for ^(H)obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

¹⁰ For this reason ^(A)I endure all things for ^(B)the sake of ^[a]those who are chosen, ^(C)so that they also may obtain the ^(D)salvation which is in ^(E)Christ Jesus and with it ^(F)eternal glory.

¹⁴ Are they not all ^(A)ministering spirits, sent out to provide service for the sake of those who will ^(B)inherit ^(C)salvation?

²⁸ so Christ also, having been ^(A)offered once to ^(B)bear the sins of many, will appear ^(C)a second time for ^(D)salvation ^(E)without reference to sin, to those who ^(F)eagerly await Him.

^3 (A)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who ^(B)according to His great mercy ^(C)has caused us to be born again to ^(D)a living hope through the ^(E)resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ⁴ to obtain an ^(F)inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and ^(G)will not fade away, ^(H)reserved in heaven for you, ⁵ who are ^(I)protected by the power of God ^(J)through faith for ^(K)a salvation ready ^(L)to be revealed in the last time. ^6 (M)In this you greatly rejoice, even though now ^(N)for a little while, ^(O)if necessary, you have been distressed by ^(P)various ^[a]trials, ⁷ so that the ^[b](Q)proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which perishes ^(R)though tested by fire, ^(S)may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at ^(T)the revelation of Jesus Christ; ⁸ and ^(U)though you have not seen Him, you ^(V)love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and ^[c]full of glory, ⁹ obtaining as ^(W)the outcome of your faith, the salvation of ^[d]your souls.

¹⁰ Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more diligent to make certain about His ^(A)calling and ^(B)choice of you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never ^(C)stumble; ¹¹ for in this way the entrance into ^(D)the eternal kingdom of our ^(E)Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be ^(F)abundantly ^(G)supplied to you.