¹³ Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right.

⁹ So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.^{(A) 10} So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.^(B)

³ Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners,^[a] so that you may not grow weary in your souls or lose heart.^(A)

Treasure in Clay Jars

4 Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart.^(A)

Living by Faith

¹⁶ So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day.^(A)

The Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge

18 Then Jesus^[a] told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.

³ I also know that you are enduring and bearing up for the sake of my name and that you have not grown weary.^(A)

⁵ And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as children—

A Life Pleasing to God

4 Finally, brothers and sisters, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus that, as you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God (as, in fact, you are doing), you should do so more and more.^(A)