Hebrews 10:34

You sympathized with me in my chains and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession in heaven.

Majority Standard Bible

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

33Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.

35So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 3:6a time to search and a time to count as lost, a time to keep and a time to discard,

Matthew 6:19Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

Luke 10:42But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Acts 5:41The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the name of Jesus.

Acts 28:20So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”

Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of 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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