27. But a certain dreadful expectation of judgment, and the rage of a fire which shall consume the adversaries.
28. A man making void the law of Moses, dieth without any mercy under two or three witnesses:
29. How much more, do you think he deserveth worse punishments, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath esteemed the blood of the testament unclean, by which he was sanctified, and hath offered an affront to the Spirit of grace?
30. For we know him that hath said: Vengeance belongeth to me, and I will repay. And again: The Lord shall judge his people.
31. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
32. But call to mind the former days, wherein, being illuminated, you endured a great fight of afflictions.
33. And on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations, were made a gazingstock; and on the other, became companions of them that were used in such sort.
34. For you both had compassion on them that were in bands, and took with joy the being stripped of your own goods, knowing that you have a better and a lasting substance.
35. Do not therefore lose your confidence, which hath a great reward.
36. For patience is necessary for you; that, doing the will of God, you may receive the promise.
37. For yet a little and a very little while, and he that is to come, will come, and will not delay.
38. But my just man liveth by faith; but if he withdraw himself, he shall not please my soul.