30For we know him who said, "Vengeance belongs to me," says the Lord, "I will repay." Again, "The Lord will judge his people."
31It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
32But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings;
33partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so.
34For you both had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and an enduring one in the heavens.
35Therefore don`t throw away your boldness, which has a great reward.
36For you need patience, so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
