Hebrews 10:36
“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.”
Hebrews 10:36 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For patience is necessary for you; that, doing the will of God, you may receive the promise.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
- DARBYDarby
- For ye have need of endurance in order that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for of patience ye have need, that the will of God having done, ye may receive the promise,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- You need to be patient, so that after you have done God's will, you may receive the promise.
Context: Hebrews 10
34For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.
36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
37For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
38Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
About Hebrews 10: Persevering in Faith
This chapter emphasizes the importance of persevering in faith and not giving up hope, even in the face of difficulty. The author also reminds readers of the assurance of salvation that comes from faith in Jesus.
Commentary
Hebrews 10 is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and perseverance in the Christian life. The author begins by reminding us of the inadequacy of the Old Testament sacrificial system, which could never truly take away sins. He then goes on to explain that Jesus' sacrifice was once and for all, and that it is through faith in Him that we can be saved.