⁸ For now we live, if you ^(A)stand fast in the Lord.

²³ if indeed you continue ^(A)in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are ^(B)not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, ^(C)which was preached to every creature under heaven, ^(D)of which I, Paul, became a minister.

Final Exhortations

^13 (A)Watch, ^(B)stand fast in the faith, be brave, ^(C)be strong.

^11 [a]Behold, ^(A)I am coming quickly! ^(B)Hold fast what you have, that no one may take ^(C)your crown.

²³ Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for ^(A)He who promised is faithful.

Our Compassionate High Priest

¹⁴ Seeing then that we have a great ^(A)High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, ^(B)let us hold fast our confession.

¹⁴ For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end,

²¹ For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

^17 (A)that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, ^(B)being rooted and grounded in love,

²³ When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and ^(A)encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.