²⁰ However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”^(A)

¹² Be joyful in hope,^(A) patient in affliction,^(B) faithful in prayer.^(C)

¹² and giving joyful thanks to the Father,^(A) who has qualified you^[a] to share in the inheritance^(B) of his holy people in the kingdom of light.^(C)