⁴ For ^(A)whatever was written in former days was written for our ^(B)instruction, that through endurance and through ^(C)the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

⁴ For ^(A)whatever was written in former days was written for our ^(B)instruction, that through endurance and through ^(C)the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. ⁵ May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you ^(D)to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, ⁶ that together you may with one voice glorify ^(E)the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.