¹⁰ Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony.^(A) Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar,^(B) because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. ¹¹ And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life,^(C) and this life is in his Son.^{(D) 12} Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.^(E)

¹⁶ But for that very reason I was shown mercy^(A) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience^(B) as an example for those who would believe^(C) in him and receive eternal life.^(D)