32 But recall the former days when, after (A)you were enlightened, you endured (B)a hard struggle with sufferings, 33 sometimes being (C)publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated. 34 For (D)you had compassion on those in prison, and (E)you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had (F)a better possession and an abiding one.

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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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Footnotes

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