¹² Therefore, since we have such a hope,^(A) we are very bold.^(B)

Song of Praise to the Lord

¹⁹ “I will set a sign^(A) among them, and I will send some of those who survive^(B) to the nations—to Tarshish,^(C) to the Libyans^[a] and Lydians^(D) (famous as archers), to Tubal^(E) and Greece,^(F) and to the distant islands^(G) that have not heard of my fame or seen my glory.^(H) They will proclaim my glory among the nations.

⁸ But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;^(A) and you will be my witnesses^(B) in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,^(C) and to the ends of the earth.”^(D)

¹³ It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.”^[a](A) Since we have that same spirit of^[b] faith,^(B) we also believe and therefore speak,

¹³ Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.