²⁴ For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with human hands that was only a copy of the true one;^(A) he entered heaven itself,^(B) now to appear for us in God’s presence.^(C)

³² But I have prayed for you,^(A) Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”^(B)

Jesus Prays for His Disciples

¹⁹ We know that we are children of God,^(A) and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.^(B)

Jesus Prays for All Believers

2 My dear children,^(A) I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate^(B) with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. ² He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,^(C) and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.^(D)

¹⁶ And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate^(A) to help you and be with you forever—