¹⁸ praying ^(A)at all times ^(B)in the Spirit, ^(C)with all prayer and supplication. To that end, ^(D)keep alert with all perseverance, making ^(E)supplication for all the saints, ¹⁹ and ^(F)also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth ^(G)boldly to proclaim ^(H)the mystery of the gospel,

¹² For ^(A)the word of God is living and ^(B)active, ^(C)sharper than any ^(D)two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and ^(E)discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. ¹³ And ^(F)no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are ^(G)naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Jesus the Great High Priest

¹⁴ Since then we have ^(H)a great high priest ^(I)who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, ^(J)let us hold fast our confession. ¹⁵ For we do not have a high priest ^(K)who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been ^(L)tempted as we are, ^(M)yet without sin. ^16 (N)Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.