Hebrews 10:38

Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Hebrews 10:38

BSB
But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him."
AKJV
Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
CPDV
For my just man lives by faith. But if he were to draw himself back, he would not please my soul."
ERV
But my righteous one shall live by faith: And if he shrink back, my soul hath no pleasure in him.
NHEB
But the righteous will live by faith, and if he holds back, my soul has no pleasure in him."
SMT
And the just one shall live by faith; but if he draw down, my soul is not contented in him.

Commentary for Hebrews 10:38

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hebrews 10:38
Summary
Righteous persevere through conviction; apostates face divine rejection
Event
Contrast of perseverance and apostasy
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching