⁴ For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his works are certain.

¹⁵ But saying true words in love, may come to full growth in him, who is the head, even Christ;

¹⁶ Through whom all the body, being rightly formed and united together, by the full working of every part, is increased to the building up of itself in love.

¹⁷ This I say, then, and give witness in the Lord, that you are to go no longer in the way of the Gentiles whose minds are turned to that which has no profit,

²² And you will be hated by all men because of my name: but he who is strong to the end will have salvation.

⁴⁵ Who is the true and wise servant, whom his lord has put over those in his house, to give them their food at the right time?

¹⁰ Have no fear of the things which you will have to undergo: see, the Evil One will send some of you into prison, so that you may be put to the test; and you will have great trouble for ten days. Be true till death, and I will give you the crown of life.