3. Now this we will do, if God permits.
4. For it is impossible for those who once were enlightened—having tasted of the heavenly gift and become partakers of the Ruach ha-Kodesh,
5. and having tasted the good word of God and the powers of the olam ha-ba ,
6. and then having fallen away—to renew again to repentance, since they are again crucifying Ben-Elohim for themselves and publicly disgracing Him.
7. For the earth—having soaked up the rain frequently falling on it—brings forth vegetation useful to those for whom it is farmed; and it shares in God’s blessing.
8. But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to being cursed—its end is to be burned over.
9. But even though we speak like this, loved ones, concerning you we are convinced of better things—things coming with salvation.
10. For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love that you showed for His name, in having served and continuing to serve the kedoshim.
11. But we long for each of you to show the same eagerness for the certainty of hope to the very end—
12. so you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those inheriting the promises through trust and perseverance.