^{12 Ref} So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting.

^{13 Ref} For when God made his oath to Abraham, because there was no greater oath, he made it by himself,

^{14 Ref} Saying, Be certain that I will give you my blessing, and make your numbers very great.

^{15 Ref} And so, when he had been waiting calmly for a long time, God's word to him was put into effect.