^{32 Ref} But give thought to the days after you had seen the light, when you went through a great war of troubles;

^{33 Ref} In part, in being attacked by angry words and cruel acts, before the eyes of everyone, and in part, in being united with those who were attacked in this way.

^{34 Ref} For you had pity on those who were in prison, and had joy in the loss of your property, in the knowledge that you still had a better property and one which you would keep for ever.

^{35 Ref} So do not give up your hope which will be greatly rewarded.

^{36 Ref} For, having done what was right in God's eyes, you have need of waiting before his word has effect for you.

^{37 Ref} In a very little time he who is coming will come; he will not be slow.

^{38 Ref} But the upright man will be living by his faith; and if he goes back, my soul will have no pleasure in him.

^{39 Ref} But we are not of those who go back to destruction; but of those who have faith even to the salvation of the soul.