Hebrews 10:35

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.

Cast {G577} not {G3361} away {G577} therefore {G3767} your {G5216} confidence {G3954}, which {G3748} hath {G2192} great {G3173} recompence of reward {G3405}.

So don’t throw away that courage of yours, which carries with it such a great reward.

So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.

Cast not away therefore your boldness, which hath great recompense of reward.

Hebrews 10:35 serves as a powerful exhortation to Christian endurance, urging believers not to abandon their firm conviction despite trials. It connects steadfastness in faith with a significant future blessing, reminding the readers of the immense value of their spiritual resolve.

Context

This verse comes at a crucial point in the Epistle to the Hebrews. The author has just reminded his audience of their past faithfulness and the severe suffering they endured for their faith (Hebrews 10:32-34). They joyfully accepted the plunder of their possessions because they knew they had "a better and an enduring substance in heaven." The "therefore" in verse 35 directly links this command to their admirable past conduct and the present temptation to waver. The immediate following verse, Hebrews 10:36, further emphasizes the need for patience to receive God's promised reward.

Key Themes

  • Perseverance in Faith: The core message is a call to steadfastness, urging believers to hold firm to their convictions in the face of adversity. This is a recurring theme throughout Hebrews, emphasizing the importance of not drifting away from Christ.
  • Confidence in Christ: The "confidence" mentioned is not mere self-assurance but a deep-seated conviction and boldness that comes from faith in Jesus and access to God through Him. It is a spiritual boldness that allows believers to approach God's throne with freedom (Hebrews 4:16).
  • Future Reward: The promise of "great recompence of reward" motivates endurance. This recompense refers to the future inheritance, blessings, and eternal life that await those who remain faithful to God. It highlights God's faithfulness to His promises and the eternal value of present suffering for Christ's sake.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word for "confidence" in this verse is parrhesia (παρρησία). It signifies boldness, frankness, freedom of speech, or assurance. In a spiritual sense, it denotes the privilege of confident access to God and the unreserved profession of faith. It's a powerful term that suggests not just an internal feeling, but an outward posture of conviction. This same confidence is echoed in Hebrews 3:6, where believers are identified as Christ's house if they hold fast their confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end.

Related Scriptures

Practical Application

Hebrews 10:35 encourages believers today to maintain their spiritual fortitude, especially when facing challenges or discouragement. It reminds us that our faith is not in vain; there is an eternal "recompense of reward" that far outweighs any temporary hardship. When tempted to give up, we are called to remember God's faithfulness, the value of our salvation, and the glorious future that awaits. This verse serves as a powerful motivation to run with patience the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:58

    ¶ Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

  • Galatians 6:8

    For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

  • Galatians 6:10

    As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

  • Hebrews 3:6

    But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

  • Luke 14:14

    And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.

  • Hebrews 11:26

    Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

  • Matthew 5:12

    Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
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