^{12 Ref} that ye may not become slothful, but followers of those who through faith and patient endurance are inheriting the promises.

^{13 Ref} For to Abraham God, having made promise, seeing He was able to swear by no greater, did swear by Himself,

^{14 Ref} saying, `Blessing indeed I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee;'

^{15 Ref} and so, having patiently endured, he did obtain the promise;