¹⁴ For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end,

¹¹ And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence ^(A)to the full assurance of hope until the end, ¹² that you do not become ^[a]sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience ^(B)inherit the promises.

⁸ For ^(A)everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

²⁸ so ^(A)Christ was ^(B)offered once to bear the sins ^(C)of many. To those who ^(D)eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.

¹⁵ But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with ^(A)patience.^[a]

^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,

⁹ receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.

⁵ Now she who is really a widow, and left alone, trusts in God and continues in supplications and prayers ^(A)night and day.

³ and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have ^(A)not become weary.