⁷ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.^(A)

¹⁶ Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save^(A) both yourself and your hearers.

³⁶ You need to persevere^(A) so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.^(B)

¹¹ As you know, we count as blessed^(A) those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance^(B) and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.^(C) The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.^(D)