7For a land, drinking in the frequent rain and producing good plants for those for whom it is worked, has a blessing from God:
8But if it sends up thorns and evil plants, it is of no use and is ready to be cursed; its only end is to be burned.
9But, my loved ones, though we say this, we are certain that you have better things in you, things which go with salvation;
10For God is true, and will not put away from him the memory of your work and of your love for his name, in the help which you gave and still give to the saints.
11And it is our desire that you may all keep the same high purpose in certain hope to the end:
12So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting.
13For when God made his oath to Abraham, because there was no greater oath, he made it by himself,
