Return, faithless Israel, says the Lord. I will not look on you in anger, for I am merciful, says the Lord; I will not be angry forever. | ‘Return, you backsliding Israel,’ says Yahweh; ‘I will not look in anger on you, for I am merciful,’ says Yahweh. ‘I will not keep anger forever.’ |
For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well. | Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf. |