58:006:007 For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:
58:006:008 But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
58:006:009 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
58:006:010 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
58:006:011 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
58:006:012 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
58:006:013 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
58:006:014 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.
58:006:015 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
58:006:016 For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.