And so,having patiently waited,he obtainedthe promise.
So Abramwentforth as the LORDhad spokento him; and Lotwentwith him. Now Abramwas seventy-fiveyearsoldwhen he departedfrom Haran.
But the sonsof Israelwere fruitfuland increasedgreatly,and multiplied,and becameexceedinglymighty,so that the landwas filledwith them.
sothat you will not be sluggish,but imitatorsof thosewho throughfaithand patienceinheritthe promises.
For thisreasonHe is the mediatorof a newcovenant,sothat, since a deathhas taken placefor the redemptionof the transgressionsthat were [committed] underthe firstcovenant,thosewho have been calledmay receivethe promiseof the eternalinheritance.
