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Hebrews 10:38

But it is by faith that My righteous servant shall live; and if he shrinks back, My soul takes no pleasure in him."

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

37For there is still but a short time and then "The coming One will come and will not delay.

39But we are not people who shrink back and perish, but are among those who believe and gain possession of their souls.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:18"This is My servant whom I have chosen, My dearly loved One in whom My soul takes pleasure. I will put My spirit upon Him, and He will announce justice to the nations.

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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