²⁴ “Indeed, beginning with Samuel, all the prophets^(A) who have spoken have foretold these days. ²⁵ And you are heirs^(B) of the prophets and of the covenant^(C) God made with your fathers. He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all peoples on earth will be blessed.’^{[a](D) 26} When God raised up^(E) his servant, he sent him first^(F) to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”