‘Return, faithless Israel,’ declares the Lord; ‘I will not look at you in anger. For I am gracious,’ declares the Lord; ‘I will not be angry forever.’ | ‘Return, backsliding Israel,’ says the Lord; ‘I will not cause My anger to fall on you. For I am merciful,’ says the Lord; ‘I will not remain angry forever.’ |
For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf. | For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake. |