²¹ For since in the wisdom of God ^(A)the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, ^(B)God ^[a]was pleased through the ^(C)foolishness of the ^[b]message preached to ^(D)save those who believe.

¹² so that you would ^(A)walk in a manner worthy of the God who ^(B)calls you into His own kingdom and ^(C)glory.

⁹ For God has not destined us for ^(A)wrath, but for ^(B)obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

⁵ who are ^(A)protected by the power of God ^(B)through faith for ^(C)a salvation ready ^(D)to be revealed in the last time.