⁹ For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath^(A) but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.^{(B) 10} He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.^(C)

¹⁴ who gave himself for us^(A) to redeem us from all wickedness^(B) and to purify^(C) for himself a people that are his very own,^(D) eager to do what is good.^(E)