¹⁴ Even if these three men^(A) – Noah,^(B) Daniel,^(C) and Job^(D) – were in it, they would rescue only themselves by their righteousness.’ This is the declaration of the Lord God.

²⁰ Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, as I live’ – the declaration of the Lord God – ‘they could not rescue their son or daughter. They would rescue only themselves by their righteousness.

⁶ When they resisted and blasphemed,^(A) he shook out his clothes^(B) and told them, ‘Your blood is on your own heads!^(C) I am innocent.^[a] From now on I will go to the Gentiles.’^(D)

¹⁶ Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save^(A) both yourself and your hearers.^(B)