Hebrews 10:32-39

32Remember what happened to you in those early days. When you first understood the message about Christ, you had many troubles. But you continued to be strong.

33Sometimes people insulted you. They made you ashamed in front of other people. Sometimes you chose to help other Christians who had trouble like that. Their troubles became your troubles.

34You were kind to Christians who were in prison. When people took away your own things, you still chose to be happy. You knew that you had something better that would belong to you for ever.

35So continue to be strong in your thoughts. If you continue to trust God, you will receive great things.

36You need to be patient and strong. Then you will continue to do what God wants. As a result, you will receive what God has promised.

37This is what the Bible says: ‘In a very short time, my special servant will come. He is the one that I promised to send to you. He will not be late.

38The person that I have accepted as right will live. That person will live because he trusts me. But if anyone is afraid and he turns back, I will not be happy with that person.’

39But we are not like those people who are afraid and who turn back. If we were, God would destroy us. But we are people who continue to trust God. And so, our lives are safe with God.