² looking unto Jesus, the ^[a]author and ^[b]finisher of our faith, ^(A)who for the joy that was set before Him ^(B)endured the cross, despising the shame, and ^(C)has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

⁸ But ^(A)God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.