We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
Parallel translations
- WEB For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm to the end:
- KJV For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;
- NKJV For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end,
- NASB For we have become partakers of Christ if we keep the beginning of our commitment firm until the end,
- NLT For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.
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Quick answer
We share in Christ if we hold our original confidence firm to the end. Enduring faith confirms a real share in Christ.
Overview
As in verse 6, perseverance is presented as the evidence of genuine participation in Christ. The phrase 'we have become partakers' is real, but its reality is shown by holding fast 'firm to the end.' Faithful Christians have understood this as teaching that true believers persevere, and that perseverance authenticates the faith they profess.
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Cross-references · 14
- Heb 3:6But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
- Heb 6:11We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
- 1 Pet 4:13But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
- Heb 12:10Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.
- Heb 6:4It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
- Eph 3:6This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.
- Heb 3:1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
- Rom 11:17Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root,
- 1 Cor 10:17Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf.
- 1 Jn 1:3We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.
- 1 Cor 1:30It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
- 1 Pet 5:1As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
- 1 Tim 6:2Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.
- 1 Cor 9:23I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
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