35 Do not lose your courage, then, because it brings with it a great reward. 36 You need to be patient, in order to do the will of God and receive what he promises. 37 *Hb 2.3,4(LXX)For, as the scripture says,

"Just a little while longer,

and he who is coming will come;

he will not delay.

38 My righteous people, however, will believe and live;

but if any of them turns back,

I will not be pleased with them."

39 We are not people who turn back and are lost. Instead, we have faith and are saved.