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.