32Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.
33Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
34You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.
35So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.
36You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
37For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.
38But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”
39But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.