³² “Do not be afraid,^(A) little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.^(B)

⁹ However, as it is written:

⁸ Now there is in store for me^(A) the crown of righteousness,^(B) which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day^(C)—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.^(D)