8 So don’t be ashamed  * of the testimony about our Lord,  * or of me his prisoner.  * Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power  * of God. 9 He has saved us and called us with a holy calling,  * not according to our works,  * but according to his own purpose  * and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began. 10 This has now been made evident through the appearing  * of our Savior Christ Jesus, who has abolished death  * and has brought life  * and immortality to light through the gospel.