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

² And when they say to you, “Where shall we go?” you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord:

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)

¹⁰ Because you have kept my word of endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth.^(A)

A Prophecy of Deliverance from Foes

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

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

² “I know your works, your toil and your endurance. I know that you cannot tolerate evildoers; you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not and have found them to be false.^(A)

⁵² Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will die by the sword.^(A)

Patience in Suffering

⁷ 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) 8} You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.^[a](B)