¹¹ With this in mind, we constantly pray for you,^(A) that our God may make you worthy^(B) of his calling,^(C) and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness^(D) and your every deed prompted by faith.^{(E) 12} We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you,^(F) and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.^[a]

¹⁶ May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,^(A) who loved us^(B) and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, ¹⁷ encourage^(C) your hearts and strengthen^(D) you in every good deed and word.

⁵ May the Lord direct your hearts^(A) into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.