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32 But call to remembrance the former days in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions,

33 partly while ye were being made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions, and partly while ye became companions of those who were so used.

34 For ye had compassion on me in my bonds and took joyfully the despoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in Heaven a better and an enduring substance.

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32 Remember those earlier days after you had received the light,(A) when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering.(B) 33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution;(C) at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated.(D) 34 You suffered along with those in prison(E) and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.(F)

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