23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
32 Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering. 33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. 34 You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.
36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.