Hebrews 10:34

For you not only sympathised with those who were in prison, but you even took the confiscation of your possessions joyfully, knowing, as you did, that you had in yourselves a greater possession and a lasting one.

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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

33Sometimes, in consequence of the taunts and injuries heaped on you, you became a public spectacle; and sometimes you suffered through having shown yourselves to be the friends of people who were in the same position in which you had been.

35Do not, therefore, abandon the confidence that you have gained, for it has a great reward awaiting it.

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Cross References

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

Luke 10:42but only a few are necessary, or rather one. Mary has chosen the good part, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Acts 5:41But the apostles left the Council, rejoicing that they had been thought worthy to suffer disgrace for that name;

Acts 28:20This, then, is my reason for urging you to come to see me and talk with me; because it is for the sake of the hope of Israel that I am here in chains.”

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