And our hope for you is steadfast because we know that as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.

Look at the people of Israel. Are not those who eat the sacrifices partners in the altar?

At times you were publicly exposed to abuse and afflictions, and at other times you came to share with others who were treated in that way.

And you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would not have participated with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’

and so were James and John, Zebedee’s sons, who were Simon’s business partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.”

Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire.