τοῦτο

This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

And this will we do, if God permit.

Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you.

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.

But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;