30 We know the God who said,“I alone have the right to take revenge.I will pay back.”God also said,“The Lord will judge his people.”
31 Falling into the hands of the living God is a terrifying thing.
32 Remember the past, when you first learned the truth. You endured a lot of hardship and pain.
33 At times you were publicly insulted and mistreated. At times you associated with people who were treated this way.
34 You suffered with prisoners. You were cheerful even though your possessions were stolen, since you know that you have a better and more permanent possession.
35 So don’t lose your confidence. It will bring you a great reward.
36 You need endurance so that after you have done what God wants you to do, you can receive what he has promised.