⁵ Then a voice came from the throne, saying:

²⁸ Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken,^(A) let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,^(B)

² He and all his family were devout and God-fearing;^(A) he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.

³¹ Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria^(A) enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.^(B)

⁵ Afterward the Israelites will return and seek^(A) the Lord their God and David their king.^(B) They will come trembling^(C) to the Lord and to his blessings in the last days.^(D)

³⁹ I will give them singleness^(A) of heart and action, so that they will always fear^(B) me and that all will then go well for them and for their children after them. ⁴⁰ I will make an everlasting covenant^(C) with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire^(D) them to fear me, so that they will never turn away from me.^(E)