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Hebrews 10:38

But the righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, my soul will take no pleasure in him.”

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

In Context

37“For in just a little while he who is coming will come and not delay.

39But we are not among those who shrink back and are destroyed, but among those who have faith and preserve their souls.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:18“Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will declare justice to the 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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