23 Let us continue to hold firmly to the hope that we confess without wavering, for the one who made the promise is faithful.

20 For all God's promises are "Yes" in him. And so through him we can say "Amen," to the glory of God.

21 Now the one who makes us—and you as well—secure in union with Christ and has anointed us is God,

22 who has placed his seal on us and has given us the Spirit in our hearts as a down payment.

12 How blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life that God has promised to those who keep on loving him.

13 You, too, have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed in him you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of God's own possession, to his praise and glory.