³² But ^(A)recall the former days in which, after you were ^[a]illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: ³³ partly while you were made ^(B)a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while ^(C)you became companions of those who were so treated; ³⁴ for you had compassion on ^[b]me ^(D)in my chains, and ^(E)joyfully accepted the plundering of your ^[c]goods, knowing that ^(F)you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves ^[d]in heaven. ³⁵ Therefore do not cast away your confidence, ^(G)which has great reward. ^36 (H)For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, ^(I)you may receive the promise:

³⁹ But we are not of those ^(M)who draw back to ^[h]perdition, but of those who ^(N)believe to the saving of the soul.

^6 (A)In this you greatly rejoice, though now ^(B)for a little while, if need be, ^(C)you have been ^[a]grieved by various trials, ⁷ that ^(D)the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though ^(E)it is tested by fire, ^(F)may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, ^8 (G)whom having not ^[b]seen you love. ^(H)Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, ⁹ receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.