G1161–δέ–de

But the upright man will be living by his faith; and if he goes back, my soul will have no pleasure in him.

δὲ de “however”

But we are not of those who go back to destruction; but of those who have faith even to the salvation of the soul.

δὲ de “however”

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the sign that the things not seen are true.

δὲ de “now”

And without faith it is not possible to be well-pleasing to him, for it is necessary for anyone who comes to God to have the belief that God is, and that he is a rewarder of all those who make a serious search for him.

δὲ de “now”

But now their desire is for a better country, that is to say, for one in heaven; and so it is no shame to God to be named their God; for he has made ready a town for them.

δὲ de “however”

Women had their dead given back to them living; others let themselves be cruelly attacked, having no desire to go free, so that they might have a better life to come;

δὲ de “then”

And others were tested by being laughed at or by blows, and even with chains and prisons:

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “also”

For the Lord sends punishment on his loved ones; everyone whom he takes as his son has experience of his rod.

δὲ de “now”

But if you have not that punishment of which we all have our part, then you are not true sons, but children of shame.

δὲ de “however”

And again, if the fathers of our flesh gave us punishment and had our respect, how much more will we be under the authority of the Father of spirits, and have life?

δὲ de “however”

For they truly gave us punishment for a short time, as it seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, so that we may become holy as he is.

δὲ de “however”

At the time all punishment seems to be pain and not joy: but after, those who have been trained by it get from it the peace-giving fruit of righteousness.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “however”

And make straight roads for your feet, so that the feeble may not be turned out of the way, but may be made strong.

δὲ de “however”

Whose voice was the cause of the shaking of the earth; but now he has made an oath, saying, There will be still one more shaking, not only of the earth, but of heaven.

δὲ de “however”

And the words, Still one more, make it clear that there will be a taking away of those things which are shaking, as of things which are made, so that there may be only those things of which no shaking is possible.

δὲ de “now”

But go on doing good and giving to others, because God is well-pleased with such offerings.

δὲ de “And”

I make this request more strongly, in the hope of coming back to you more quickly.

δὲ de “now”

Now may the God of peace, who made that great keeper of his flock, even our Lord Jesus, come back from the dead through the blood of the eternal agreement,

δὲ de “now”

But, brothers, take kindly the words which I have said for your profit; for I have not sent you a long letter.

δὲ de “now”

But let this power have its full effect, so that you may be made complete, needing nothing.

δὲ de “And”

But if any man among you is without wisdom, let him make his request to God, who gives freely to all without an unkind word, and it will be given to him.

δέ de “now”

Let him make his request in faith, doubting nothing; for he who has doubt in his heart is like the waves of the sea, which are troubled by the driving of the wind.

δὲ de “however”

But let the brother of low position be glad that he is lifted up;

δὲ de “however”

But the man of wealth, that he is made low; because like the flower of the grass he will come to his end.

δὲ de “then”

Let no man say when he is tested, I am tested by God; for it is not possible for God to be tested by evil, and he himself puts no man to such a test:

δὲ de “now”