29. how much more, do you think, someone would deserve worse punishments, if he has tread upon the Son of God, and has treated the blood of the testament, by which he was sanctified, as unclean, and has acted with disgrace toward the Spirit of grace?
30. For we know that he has said: "Vengeance is mine, and I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
31. It is dreadful to fall into the hands of the living God.
32. But call to mind the former days, in which, after being enlightened, you endured a great struggle of afflictions.
33. And certainly, in one way, by insults and tribulations, you were made a spectacle, but in another way, you became the companions of those who were the object of such behavior.
34. For you even had compassion on those who were imprisoned, and you accepted with gladness being deprived of your goods, knowing that you have a better and more lasting substance.
35. And so, do not lose your confidence, which has a great reward.
36. For it is necessary for you to be patient, so that, by doing the will of God, you may receive the promise.
37. "For, in a little while, and somewhat longer, he who is to come will return, and he will not delay.
38. For my just man lives by faith. But if he were to draw himself back, he would not please my soul."
39. So then, we are not sons who are drawn away to perdition, but we are sons of faith toward the securing of the soul.