²⁴ And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,^(A)

¹⁶ And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength^(A) in God.

³ Join with me in suffering,^(A) like a good soldier^(B) of Christ Jesus.

Suffering for Being a Christian

¹² Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you^(A) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. ¹³ But rejoice^(B) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,^(C) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.^(D)

¹¹ Joab said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you are to come to my rescue; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to rescue you. ¹² Be strong,^(A) and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight.”^(B)