^11 (A)I am coming soon. ^(B)Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize ^(C)your crown.

^12 (A)Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive ^(B)the crown of life, ^(C)which God has promised to those who love him.

¹² “Behold, ^(A)I am coming soon, ^(B)bringing my recompense with me, ^(C)to repay each one for what he has done.

¹⁰ Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, ^(A)that you may be tested, and for ^(B)ten days ^(C)you will have tribulation. ^(D)Be faithful ^(E)unto death, and I will give you ^(F)the crown of life.

²⁵ Only hold fast ^(A)what you have until I come.

⁸ Henceforth there is ^(A)laid up for me ^(B)the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, ^(C)the righteous judge, will award to me on ^(D)that day, and not only to me but also to all ^(E)who have loved his appearing.

³ not ^(A)domineering over those in your charge, but ^(B)being examples to the flock. ⁴ And when ^(C)the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the ^(D)unfading ^(E)crown of glory.

^5 (A)An athlete is not ^(B)crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

²⁰ He who testifies to these things says, “Surely ^(A)I am coming soon.” Amen. ^(B)Come, Lord Jesus!