¹² We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate^(A) those who through faith and patience^(B) inherit what has been promised.^(C)

⁷ Remember your leaders,^(A) who spoke the word of God^(B) to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate^(C) their faith.

³⁶ You need to persevere^(A) so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.^(B)

²⁵ And this is what he promised us—eternal life.^(A)

¹¹ Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,^(A) serving the Lord.

¹² This calls for patient endurance^(A) on the part of the people of God^(B) who keep his commands^(C) and remain faithful to Jesus.

¹³ Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord^(D) from now on.”

“Yes,” says the Spirit,^(E) “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”

Warning Against Falling Away^(A)

¹¹ We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand.

¹⁰ Therefore, my brothers and sisters,^[a] make every effort to confirm your calling^(A) and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,^(B)