Hebrews 10:39

Translations

Modern

But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

Traditional

But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.

Literal

But we are not of those shrinking back to destruction, but of faith to the preserving of the soul.

Latin

Nos autem non sumus subtractionis filii in perditionem, sed fidei in acquisitionem animæ.

Original

Greek

English

But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

Notes

Hebrews 10:39

The author concludes this section by expressing confidence in the listeners (see study note on Hebrews 6:9).

Hebrews 10:32–39

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.

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