⁸ So do not be ashamed^(A) of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.^(B) Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel,^(C) by the power of God. ⁹ He has saved^(D) us and called^(E) us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done^(F) but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, ¹⁰ but it has now been revealed^(G) through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus,^(H) who has destroyed death^(I) and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. ¹¹ And of this gospel^(J) I was appointed^(K) a herald and an apostle and a teacher.^{(L) 12} That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame,^(M) because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard^(N) what I have entrusted to him until that day.^(O)