Based on 10:32-34, the Hebrews were suffering terrible persecution. They were being publicly reproached, imprisoned and having their property confiscated. It was critical for them to remain confident in the faith. Read 10:23, 35, 36, 38-39, 40. In each verse, the reason given for not giving up is because great reward awaited them.
KJV 1 Corinthians 2:9 Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
It all comes down to faith. Do you really believe?
Hebrews 11 contains example after example of people who had faith and who did not give up, but rather endured and were commended by God.
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