31. It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
32. But remember the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings.
33. Sometimes you were publicly exposed to abuses and afflictions, and other times you became partners with those who were treated this way.
34. For you suffered along with the prisoners and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and lasting possession.
35. Therefore, do not lose your boldness, which has great reward.
36. For you need perseverance so that, after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
37. For yet “in a very little while, the Coming One will come, and He will not delay.