7For earth, that is drinking in the rain many times coming upon it, and is bringing forth herbs fit for those because of whom also it is dressed, doth partake of blessing from God,
8and that which is bearing thorns and briers [is] disapproved of, and nigh to cursing, whose end [is] for burning;
9and we are persuaded, concerning you, beloved, the things that are better, and accompanying salvation, though even thus we speak,
10for God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the labour of the love, that ye shewed to His name, having ministered to the saints and ministering;
11and we desire each one of you the same diligence to shew, unto the full assurance of the hope unto the end,
12that ye may not become slothful, but followers of those who through faith and patient endurance are inheriting the promises.
13For to Abraham God, having made promise, seeing He was able to swear by no greater, did swear by Himself,
