28. Anyone who despised Moses’ law died without mercy in the presence of two or three witnesses.
29. How much more severe a punishment do you suppose he deserves, who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded the blood of the covenant that sanctified him to be a common thing, and has insulted the Spirit of grace?
30. For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine,” says the Lord, “I will repay.” And again He says, “The Lord will judge His people.”
31. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
32. Remember the former days, after you were enlightened, in which you endured a great struggle of afflictions.
33. In part you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and afflictions. And in part you became companions of those who were so abused.
34. For you had compassion on me in my chains and joyfully endured the confiscation of your property, knowing that you have in heaven a better and an enduring possession for yourselves.
35. Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which will be greatly rewarded.
36. For you need patience, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive the promise.
37. For, “In yet a little while,He who is to come will come, and will not wait.
38. Now the just shall live by faith;but if anyone draws back,My soul shall have no pleasure in him.”
39. But we are not of those who draw back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the saving of the soul.