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A Call to Persevere

Hebrews 10:37

In 9 translations

BSB
For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.
KJV
For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
WEB
“In a very little while, he who comes will come and will not wait.
ASV
For yet a very little while, He that cometh shall come, and shall not tarry.
LSV
“For yet [in] a very, very little [while], He who is coming will come, and will not linger,”
YLT
for yet a very very little, He who is coming will come, and will not tarry;
DBY
For yet a very little while he that comes will come, and will not delay.
DRC
For yet a little and a very little while, and he that is to come, will come, and will not delay.
GNV
For yet a very litle while, and hee that shall come, will come, and will not tary.

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Spelling of χρονίσει: Textus Receptus: χρονιεῖ.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἔτι γὰρ μικρὸν ὅσον ὅσον, ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἥξει καὶ οὐ χρονίσει·
RP2018
Ἔτι γὰρ μικρὸν ὅσον ὅσον, Ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἥξει, καὶ οὐ χρονιεῖ.
TR-Boyd
Ἔτι γὰρ μικρὸν ὅσον ὅσον, Ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἥξει, καὶ οὐ χρονιεῖ.
SCR1894
ετι γαρ μικρον οσον οσον ο ερχομενος ηξει και ου χρονιει

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • James 5:7–9Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because…
  • Habakkuk 2:3–4For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay. Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright — but the…
  • Luke 18:8I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”
  • Isaiah 26:20Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed.
  • Isaiah 60:22The least of you will become a thousand, and the smallest a mighty nation. I am the LORD; in its time I will accomplish it quickly.
  • Revelation 22:20He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
  • 2 Peter 3:8Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
  • Matthew 11:3to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”

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