³³ I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.’

²² strengthening the^[a] disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith^(A) and by telling them, ‘It is necessary to go through many hardships^(B) to enter the kingdom of God.’

³ And not only that,^(A) but we also boast in our afflictions,^(B) because we know that affliction produces endurance,^(C)

⁹ I know your^[a] affliction and poverty, but you are rich. I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.^(A)