"Remember the first days, when you were enlightened. You had to undergo a hard struggle in the face of suffering. Publicly, you were exposed to humiliations and trials, and had to share the sufferings of others who were similarly treated. You showed solidarity with those in prison; you were dispossessed of your goods, and accepted it gladly, for you knew, you were acquiring a much better and more durable possession. Do not now throw away your confidence, that will be handsomely rewarded. Be patient in doing the will of GOD, and the promise will be yours: A little, a little longer--says Scripture--and HE who is coming will come; HE will not delay. MY righteous one will live if he believes; but if he distrusts, I will no longer look kindly on him.
We are not among those who withdraw and perish, but among those who believe, and win personal salvation. - Hebrews 10:32-39
(A little longer. This is taken from Habakkuk 2:3 and refers to the judgment of GOD which is approaching. The author of the letter may have wished to allude to the crisis that, very soon, was going to destroy the Jewish nation.)
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