30For we have had experience of him who says, Punishment is mine, I will give reward. And again, The Lord will be judge of his people.
31We may well go in fear of falling into the hands of the living God.
32But give thought to the days after you had seen the light, when you went through a great war of troubles;
33In part, in being attacked by angry words and cruel acts, before the eyes of everyone, and in part, in being united with those who were attacked in this way.
34For you had pity on those who were in prison, and had joy in the loss of your property, in the knowledge that you still had a better property and one which you would keep for ever.
35So do not give up your hope which will be greatly rewarded.
36For, having done what was right in God's eyes, you have need of waiting before his word has effect for you.
