⁹ Even though we speak like this, dear friends,^(A) we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation. ¹⁰ God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.^{(B) 11} We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope^(C) for may be fully realized. ¹² We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate^(D) those who through faith and patience^(E) inherit what has been promised.^(F)