⁹ Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death, so that we would not trust in ourselves but in God^(A) who raises^(B) the dead.

⁸ In fact, we are confident, and we would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.^(A)

¹⁸ The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom.^(A) To him be the glory for ever and ever! Amen.