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Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses believers facing spiritual fatigue and external pressure, instructing them to maintain their confidence before Christ's imminent return.
The words — The Greek phrase ὑπομονῆς χρεὼν ἔχετε (hupomonēs chreōn echete) literally translates to "you have need of endurance."
The thread — This directive aligns with the patient waiting commanded in Psalm 37:7, the farmer's patience in James 5:7, and the endurance-focused race in Hebrews 12:1.
Why it lands — The text commands believers to endure hardship while actively doing God's will, with the explicit purpose of receiving God's promised reward.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
- Psalms 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
- James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
- 1 Corinthians 13:7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
- Luke 21:19 By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
- Hebrews 6:15 And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.
- Romans 2:7 To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
- Romans 8:25 But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.
- Revelation 14:12 Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
- Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.