Hebrews 10:34

For you had pity on those who were in prison, and had joy in the loss of your property, in the knowledge that you still had a better property and one which you would keep for ever.

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In The King James Version

For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

In Context

33In part, in being attacked by angry words and cruel acts, before the eyes of everyone, and in part, in being united with those who were attacked in this way.

35So do not give up your hope which will be greatly rewarded.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 3:6A time for search and a time for loss; a time to keep and a time to give away;

Matthew 6:19Make no store of wealth for yourselves on earth, where it may be turned to dust by worms and weather, and where thieves may come in by force and take it away.

Luke 10:42Little is needed, or even one thing only: for Mary has taken that good part, which will not be taken away from her.

Acts 5:41So they went away from the Sanhedrin, happy to undergo shame for the Name.

Acts 28:20But for this reason I sent for you, to see and have talk with you: for because of the hope of Israel I am in these chains.

Ephesians 3:1For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles,

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 10:20-39

The Consecrated Way; Cautions against Apostasy; Perseverance Inculcated. ( a. d. 62.) 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having a high priest over the house of God; 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the… Read the whole commentary →

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