⁸ We are ^(A)afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; ⁹ persecuted, but ^(B)not forsaken; ^(C)struck down, but not destroyed;

¹⁰ The thief comes only to steal and ^(A)kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. ^11 (B)I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd ^(C)lays down his life for the sheep.

²⁸ And we know that for those who love God all things work together ^(A)for good,^[a] for ^(B)those who are called according to his purpose.

⁷ for God gave us ^(A)a spirit not of fear but ^(B)of power and love and self-control.