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36 For you need endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what was promised.(A)

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The Example of Jesus

12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,[a] and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,(A)

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  1. 12.1 Other ancient authorities read sin that easily distracts

Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him;
    do not fret over those who prosper in their way,
    over those who carry out evil devices.(A)

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Patience in Suffering

Be patient, therefore, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.(A) You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.[a](B) Brothers and sisters, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors!(C) 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 Indeed, we call blessed those who showed endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about, for the Lord is compassionate and merciful.(D)

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  1. 5.8 Or is at hand

It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.(A)

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19 By your endurance you will gain your souls.(A)

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to those who by patiently doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life,

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12 Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and hold fast to the faith of[a] Jesus.(A)

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  1. 14.12 Or to their faith in

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)

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17 And the world and its desire[a] are passing away, but those who do the will of God abide forever.(A)

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  1. 2.17 Or the desire for it

24 since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve the Lord Christ.(A)

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15 For this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, because a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions under the first covenant.[a](A)

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  1. 9.15 The Greek word used here means both covenant and will

15 And thus Abraham,[a] having patiently endured, obtained the promise.

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  1. 6.15 Gk he

22 and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.(A)

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because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.

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12 so that you may not become sluggish but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.(A)

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11 May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, so that you may have all endurance and patience, joyfully(A)

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21 make you complete in everything good[a] so that you may do his will, as he works among us[b] that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever.[c] Amen.(A)

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  1. 13.21 Other ancient authorities read for every good work
  2. 13.21 Other ancient authorities read you
  3. 13.21 Other ancient authorities add and ever

not with a slavery performed merely for looks, to please people, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the soul.

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For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.(A) May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus,(B)

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Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.[a](A)

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  1. 12.2 Or what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God

25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

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13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved.(A)

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31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you.(A)

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10 If you are to be taken captive,
    into captivity you go;
if you kill with the sword,
    with the sword you must be killed.

Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints.(A)

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