⁸ the one who practices sin is ^(A)of the devil; for the devil ^[a]has been sinning from the beginning. ^(B)The Son of God ^(C)appeared for this purpose, ^(D)to destroy the works of the devil.

¹⁵ Let ^(A)the peace of Christ, to which you were ^[a]indeed called in ^(B)one body, ^[b]rule in your hearts; and ^[c]be thankful.

⁶ For God, who said, “^(A)Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has ^(B)shone in our hearts to give the ^(C)Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

⁷ for ^(A)we walk by faith, not by ^[a]sight—

¹⁴ For all who are ^(A)being led by the Spirit of God, these are ^(B)sons and daughters of God.