¹¹ Behold, we count those ^(A)blessed who persevere. You have heard of ^(B)the ^[a]perseverance of Job and have seen ^(C)the ^[b]outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that ^(D)the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

¹⁴ But even if you should ^(A)suffer for the sake of righteousness, ^(B)you ^[a]are blessed. ^(C)And do not fear their fear, and do not be troubled,

¹⁴ If you are insulted ^[a](A)for the name of Christ, ^(B)you are blessed, ^(C)because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.