Hebrews 10:34

Translations

Modern

You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.

Traditional

For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

Literal

For you also sympathized with the prisoners and you accepted the plundering of your possessions with joy, knowing yourselves to have a better and abiding possession.

Latin

Nam et vinctis compassi estis, et rapinam bonorum vestrorum cum gaudio suscepistis, cognoscentes vos habere meliorem et manentem substantiam.

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English

You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.

Notes

Hebrews 10:34

Those who were put in jail depended on friends and family for basic needs (see Hebrews 13:3).
the confiscation of your property: The Roman government sometimes forced people out of their homes and cities (see Acts 18:2 –3). These Christians had experienced this persecution before and accepted it with joy (see Romans 5:3; James 1:2 –4; 1 Peter 1:6). They looked forward to better things that will last forever (see Hebrews 11:35). God promises rewards to those who stay faithful.

Hebrews 10:32–39

After the harsh warning in Hebrews 10:26 –31, there is a message of encouragement. The listeners are reminded of their past faithfulness as a positive example to follow now.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Endurance Suffering in Following God The Superiority of the Son The Tabernacle

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