Hebrews 10:34

and ye were grieved for those who were imprisoned; and ye cheerfully endured the plundering of your goods, because ye knew that ye had a possession in heaven, superior and not transitory.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

33and ye were a gazing stock, and also were the associates of persons who endured these things:

35Therefore cast not away your assurance which is to have a great reward.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:19Lay not up for yourselves treasures on the earth, where moth and rust spoil, and where thieves dig through and steal.

Luke 10:42yet but one thing is necessary; and Mary hath chosen for herself the good part, which shall not be taken from her.

Acts 5:41And they went from before them, rejoicing that they were worthy to suffer abuse on account of that name.

Acts 28:20For this reason I sent for you to come, that I might see you, and might state these things to you: for it is on account of the hope of Israel, that I am bound with this chain.

Ephesians 3:1On this account, I Paul am a prisoner of Jesus the Messiah, 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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