Hebrews 10:38 “But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I wil…”

Hebrews 10:38

But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

World English Bible

But the righteous one will live by faith. If he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.”

American Standard Version

But my righteous one shall live by faith: And if he shrink back, my soul hath no pleasure in him.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe the iust shall liue by faith: but if any withdrawe himselfe, my soule shall haue no pleasure in him.

Darby Translation

But the just shall live by faith; and, if he draw back, my soul does not take 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,'

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“the just”

Galatians 3:11 Habakkuk 2:4 Romans 1:17

Galatians 3:11 · BSB

Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.”

Habakkuk 2:4 · BSB

Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright — but the righteous will live by faith —

Romans 1:17 · BSB

For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

“but”

Psalm 85:8 Hebrews 6:4–6 Ezekiel 3:20 Matthew 13:21 Zephaniah 1:6 Matthew 12:43–45

Psalm 85:8 · BSB

I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.

Hebrews 6:4–6 · BSB

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,

Ezekiel 3:20 · BSB

Now if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, and I put a stumbling block before him, he will die. If you did not warn him, he will die in his sin, and the righteous acts he did will not be re…

Matthew 13:21 · BSB

But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.

Zephaniah 1:6 · BSB

and those who turn back from following the LORD, neither seeking the LORD nor inquiring of Him.”

Matthew 12:43–45 · BSB

When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it.

“my”

Psalm 147:11 Isaiah 42:1 Malachi 1:10 Matthew 12:18 Psalm 5:4 Psalm 149:4

Psalm 147:11 · BSB

The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

Isaiah 42:1 · BSB

“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.

Malachi 1:10 · BSB

“Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would no longer kindle useless fires on My altar! I take no pleasure in you,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and I will accept no offering from your hands.

Matthew 12:18 · BSB

“Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.

Psalm 5:4 · BSB

For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You.

Psalm 149:4 · BSB

For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

37For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.

39But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

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