4 For we know, ^jbrothers¹ loved by God, ^kthat he has chosen you,

12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and ^gcharged ^hyou to walk in a manner worthy of God, ⁱwho calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

7 For ^rGod has not called us for ^simpurity, but in holiness.

9 For God has not destined us for ^jwrath, but ^kto obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

24 ^gHe who calls you is faithful; ^hhe will surely do it.