Hebrews 10:35

A Call to Persevere · Hebrews 10:19–39
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Translations

Modern
So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.
Traditional
Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.
Literal
Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.
Latin
Nolite itaque amittere confidentiam vestram, quæ magnam habet remunerationem.

Original

Greek
English
So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.

Notes

Because of their strong faith in the past (Hebrews 10:32–34), the author encourages them not to lose their trust in the Lord. The term translated as confidence also refers to boldness when approaching God (4:16; 10:19; see also 3:6). Those who stay faithful will receive a great reward (see 1:14; 6:12; 9:15; James 1:12). Patient endurance is crucial when facing persecution, as the author explains in Hebrews 10:32–12:17.

After the harsh warning in Hebrews 10:26–31, there is a message of encouragement. The listeners are reminded of their past faithfulness as a positive example to follow now.

Parallels

Jude 1:17–23

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Day of Atonement Hebrews, Letter to the

Topics

Bad Luck Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Help Persecution: The Hope of Future Blessedness Supports Under Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Self Confidence The Reward of Saints is Great Ugly People Uncertainty