which thorow faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained the promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
Rejoice, and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For so persecuted they the prophets which were before your days.
To Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, in thy seeds as in many: But in thy seed, as in one, which is Christ.
notwith stonding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
For ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
¶ In faith Abraham offered up Isaac, when he was tempted, and he offered him being his only son, in whom he had received the promises:
¶ But one shall say: Thou hast faith, and I have deeds: Shew me thy faith by thy deeds: and I will shew thee my faith by my deeds.
¶ Be sober and watch, for your adversary the devil as a roaring lion walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: