‘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.’ | ‘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.’ |
Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf. | For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf. |