Hebrews 10:36

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

Modern
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Traditional
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Literal
For you have need of perseverance, so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
Latin
Patientia enim vobis necessaria est: ut voluntatem Dei facientes, reportetis promissionem.

Original

Greek
English
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

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 Being Successful Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Doing God's Will Endurance Enduring Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: Necessary to the Inheritance of the Promises Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Self Confidence The Promises of God: Are: Inherited Through Faith and Patience