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6 and yet have fallen back, for they crucify the Son of God on their own account, and hold him up to contempt.
7 Ground that drinks in frequent showers and produces vegetation that is of use to those for whom it is cultivated receives God's blessing.
8 But if it yields thorns and thistles, it is thought worthless and almost cursed, and it will finally be burned.
9 But about you, dear friends, even though we say this, we are sure of better things that promise salvation.
10 For God is not so unjust as to forget the work you have done and the love you have showed for his cause, in giving help to your fellow-Christians as you still do.
11 But we want each of you to exhibit this same earnestness to the very end with regard to your confidence in your hope,
12 so that you may never grow careless, but may learn to follow the example of those who through their faith and endurance are the possessors of God's promises.