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Hebrews 10:38

King James Version (KJV)

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Hebrews 10:38

Verse 38 of 39

Scripture focus

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

Hebrews 10:38 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 10:38

Theological / Devotional

The just. The first part of the verse is quoted from Hab. 2:4 (see comment there and on Rom. 1:17; cf. Gal. 3:11). Here, “the just” are to “live by faith” while awaiting the promised coming of Christ. By faith they are to endure patiently the troublous times that precede His advent.

Draw back. That is, cast away his confidence (see v. 35).

My soul. A common Biblical expression meaning “I” (see on Ps. 16:10).

No pleasure. Those who “draw back” from the pathway of faith can never expect to hear the words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: ... enter thou into the joy of thy lord” (Matt. 25:21).

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