²⁵ Then again he put his hands on his eyes; and looking hard, he was able to see, and saw all things clearly.

¹⁸ But the way of the upright is like the light of early morning, getting brighter and brighter till the full day.

¹² Because whoever has, to him will be given, and he will have more; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.

⁶ For I am certain of this very thing, that he by whom the good work was started in you will make it complete till the day of Jesus Christ:

⁹ But you are a special people, a holy nation, priests and kings, a people given up completely to God, so that you may make clear the virtues of him who took you out of the dark into the light of heaven.

¹⁸ But be increased in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. May he have glory now and for ever. So be it.