¹⁶ For God so loved^(A) the world that he gave^(B) his one and only Son,^(C) that whoever believes^(D) in him shall not perish but have eternal life.^(E)

⁹ The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,^(A) as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient^(B) with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.^(C)

⁴ who wants^(A) all people^(B) to be saved^(C) and to come to a knowledge of the truth.^(D)

²² For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.^{(A) 23} But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits;^(B) then, when he comes,^(C) those who belong to him.^{(D) 24} Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom^(E) to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.^(F)