⁹ Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God,^(A) who raises the dead.^{(B) 10} He has delivered us from such a deadly peril,^(C) and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope^(D) that he will continue to deliver us, ¹¹ as you help us by your prayers.^(E) Then many will give thanks^(F) on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.