¹² In him and through faith in him we may approach God^(A) with freedom and confidence.^(B)

⁷ Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am^(A) the gate^(B) for the sheep.

⁹ I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.^[a] They will come in and go out, and find pasture.

² through whom we have gained access^(A) by faith into this grace in which we now stand.^(B) And we^[a] boast in the hope^(C) of the glory of God.