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31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.(A)

32 Remember the days past when, after you had been enlightened,[a] you endured a great contest of suffering.(B) 33 At times you were publicly exposed to abuse and affliction; at other times you associated yourselves with those so treated.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 10:32 After you had been enlightened: “enlightenment” is an ancient metaphor for baptism (cf. Eph 5:14; Jn 9:11), but see Hb 6:4 and the note there.

31 It is a dreadful thing(A) to fall into the hands(B) of the living God.(C)

32 Remember those earlier days after you had received the light,(D) when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering.(E) 33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution;(F) at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated.(G)

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