^{12 Ref} That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

^{13 Ref} For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,

^{14 Ref} Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.

^{15 Ref} And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.