6. If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
7. For the earth which drinks in the rain that comes often upon it, and brings forth plants fit for them by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God:
8. But that which bears thorns and briars is worthless, and is near unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
9. But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
10. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
11. And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
12. That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
13. For when God made a promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he swore by himself,
14. Saying,