^2 (A)of the doctrine of baptisms, ^(B)of laying on of hands, ^(C)of resurrection of the dead, ^(D)and of eternal judgment. ³ And this ^[a]we will do if God permits.

⁴ For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted ^(E)the heavenly gift, and ^(F)have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, ⁵ and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, ^6 [b]if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, ^(G)since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame.

⁷ For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, ^(H)receives blessing from God; ^8 (I)but if it bears thorns and briers, it is rejected and near to being cursed, whose end is to be burned.

A Better Estimate

⁹ But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner. ¹⁰ For ^(J)God is not unjust to forget ^(K)your work and ^[c]labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ^(L)ministered to the saints, and do minister.