³⁸ Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.^(A)

²⁸ You are those who have stood by me in my trials.

¹⁷ Now if we are children, then we are heirs^(A)—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings^(B) in order that we may also share in his glory.^(C)

¹² In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,^(A)