33. You were at times publicly insulted and ill-treated, and at other times you were ready to join those who were being treated in this way.
34. You shared the sufferings of prisoners, and when all your belongings were seized, you endured your loss gladly, because you knew that you still possessed something much better, which would last for ever.
35. Do not lose your courage, then, because it brings with it a great reward.
36. You need to be patient, in order to do the will of God and receive what he promises.
37. For, as the scripture says:“Just a little while longer,and he who is coming will come;he will not delay.
38. My righteous people, however, will believe and live;but if any of them turns back,I will not be pleased with him.”
39. We are not people who turn back and are lost. Instead, we have faith and are saved.