¹² For the word of God^(A) is alive^(B) and active.^(C) Sharper than any double-edged sword,^(D) it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.^(E)

²³ Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror

²⁴ and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

¹⁹ “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet.^(A)

²⁹ “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did.^(A) Could this be the Messiah?”^(B)