³ And not only that,^(A) but we also boast in our afflictions,^(B) because we know that affliction produces endurance,^{(C) 4} endurance produces proven character,^(D) and proven character produces hope.

²⁵ Now if we hope for what we do not see,^(A) we eagerly wait for it with patience.

⁴ For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction,^(A) so that we may have hope through endurance and through the encouragement from the Scriptures.

¹¹ being strengthened^(A) with all power,^(B) according to his glorious^(C) might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully

⁴ Therefore, we ourselves boast^(A) about you among God’s churches—about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions that you are enduring.