⁷ to those who ^(A)by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life;

^7 (A)I have fought the good fight, ^(B)I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ⁸ Henceforth there is ^(C)laid up for me ^(D)the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, ^(E)the righteous judge, will award to me on ^(F)that day, and not only to me but also to all ^(G)who have loved his appearing.

¹⁵ As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and ^(A)bear fruit ^(B)with patience.

¹⁰ and which now has ^(A)been manifested through ^(B)the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, ^(C)who abolished death and ^(D)brought life and ^(E)immortality to light through the gospel,

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. ^11 (G)He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. ^(H)The one who conquers will not be hurt by ^(I)the second death.’