# the righteous ... what will become of the ungodly and the sinner? "the righteous man ... the outcome will be much worse for the ungodly and the sinner." # If it is difficult for the righteous to be saved Here the word "saved" refers to final salvation when Christ returns. Alternate translation: "If the righteous person experiences many difficulties before God saves him" # what will become of the ungodly and the sinner "what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner" # the ungodly and the sinner "ungodly sinners"