⁹ For they were all trying to intimidate^(A) us, saying, “They will become discouraged^[a] in the work,^(B) and it will never be finished.”

But now, my God, strengthen me.^[b](C)

¹³ He was hired, so that I would be intimidated,^(A) do as he suggested, sin, and get a bad reputation, in order that they could discredit me.