³³ I have said this to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution, but take courage: I have conquered the world!”^(A)

²³ When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion,^(A)

⁴³ When the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.^(A)

³ so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions. Indeed, you yourselves know that this is what we are destined for.^(A)

¹² Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.^(A)