7. For the earth that drinketh in the rain which cometh often upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is tilled, receiveth blessing from God.
8. But that which bringeth forth thorns and briers, is reprobate, and very near unto a curse, whose end is to be burnt.
9. But, my dearly beloved, we trust better things of you, and nearer to salvation; though we speak thus.
10. For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shewn in his name, you who have ministered, and do minister to the saints.
11. And we desire that every one of you shew forth the same carefulness to the accomplishing of hope unto the end:
12. That you become not slothful, but followers of them, who through faith and patience shall inherit the promises.
13. For God making promise to Abraham, because he had no one greater by whom he might swear, swore by himself,