³³ “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.^(A) In this world you will have trouble.^(B) But take heart! I have overcome^(C) the world.”

²³ When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done,^(A) he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.^(B)

⁴³ When the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.^(A)

³ so that no one would be unsettled by these trials.^(A) For you know quite well that we are destined for them.^(B)

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