31. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
32. But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great fight with afflictions;
33. Partly, while you were made a public display both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, while you became companions of them that were so used.
34. For you had compassion on me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that you have in heaven a better and an enduring possession.
35. Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward.
36. For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise.
37. For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
38. Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
39. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.