²⁹ For it has been granted to you^(A) on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer^(B) for him, ³⁰ since you are going through the same struggle^(C) you saw^(D) I had, and now hear^(E) that I still have.

¹² In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,^(A)