¹⁴ Even if these three men^(A)—Noah,^(B) Daniel,^(C) and Job^(D)—were in it, they would rescue only themselves by their righteousness.” This is the declaration of the Lord God.

²⁰ Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, as I live”—the declaration of the Lord God—“they could not rescue their son or daughter. They would rescue only themselves by their righteousness.

⁶ When they resisted and blasphemed,^(A) he shook out his clothes^(B) and told them, “Your blood is on your own heads!^(C) I am innocent.^[a] From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”^(D)

¹⁶ Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save^(A) both yourself and your hearers.^(B)