32 Remember the earlier days when, after you had been enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings.(A) 33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to taunts and afflictions, and at other times you were companions of those who were treated that way.(B) 34 For you sympathized with the prisoners[a] and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, because you know that you yourselves have a better and enduring possession.[b](C)

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  1. 10:34 Other mss read sympathized with my imprisonment
  2. 10:34 Other mss add in heaven

32 But recall those earlier days when, after you had been enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings,(A) 33 sometimes being publicly exposed to insults and afflictions and sometimes becoming partners with those so treated.(B) 34 For you had compassion for those who were in prison, and you cheerfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you yourselves possessed something better and more lasting.[a](C)

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  1. 10.34 Other ancient authorities add in heaven