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

⁷ Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.

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

²⁵ And this is what he has promised us,^[a] eternal life.^(A)

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)

¹³ And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who from now on die in the Lord.” “Yes,”^[b] says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them.”^(B)

Warning against Falling Away

¹¹ About this^[a] we have much to say that is hard to explain, since you have become sluggish in hearing.

¹¹ Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord.

⁷ to those who by patiently doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life,