^{12 Ref} that you won't be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.

^{13 Ref} For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself,

^{14 Ref} saying, "Most surely I will bless you, and I will surely multiply you."

^{15 Ref} Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.