Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. Treasury of Scripture the just. Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Galatians 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. but. See on ver. Hebrews 10:26,27 For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sins... Hebrews 6:4-6 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift... Psalm 85:8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace to his people, and to his saints... Ezekiel 3:20 Again, When a righteous man does turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumbling-block before him, he shall die... Ezekiel 18:24 But when the righteous turns away from his righteousness, and commits iniquity... Zephaniah 1:6 And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not sought the LORD, nor inquired for him. Matthew 12:43-45 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walks through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none... Matthew 13:21 Yet has he not root in himself, but endures for a while: for when tribulation or persecution rises because of the word... 2 Peter 2:19-22 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome... 1 John 2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us... my. Psalm 5:4 For you are not a God that has pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with you. Psalm 147:11 The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Psalm 149:4 For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Isaiah 42:1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; my elect, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit on him... Malachi 1:10 Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nothing? neither do you kindle fire on my altar for nothing... Matthew 12:18 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit on him... 1 Thessalonians 2:15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
Context A Call to Persevere
19Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20By a new and living way, which he has consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21And having an high priest over the house of God; 22Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24And let us consider one another to provoke to love and to good works: 25Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching. 26For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sins, 27But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29Of how much sorer punishment, suppose you, shall he be thought worthy, who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has counted the blood of the covenant, with which he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and has done despite to the Spirit of grace? 30For we know him that has said, Vengeance belongs to me, I will recompense, said the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 32But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great fight of afflictions; 33Partly, whilst you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst you became companions of them that were so used. 34For you had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that you have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. 35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward. 36For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise. 37For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 39But we are not of them who draw back to perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
But my righteous one shall live by faith: And if he shrink back, my soul hath no pleasure in him.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But my just man liveth by faith; but if he withdraw himself, he shall not please my soul.
Darby Bible Translation
But the just shall live by faith; and, if he draw back, my soul does not take pleasure in him.
King James Bible
Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
Young's Literal Translation
and 'the righteous by faith shall live,' and 'if he may draw back, My soul hath no pleasure in him,'
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