Hebrews 10:35
Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.
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Hebrews 10:35
Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.
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The "confidence" mentioned here isn't just a feeling, but a bold, courageous stance that you actively hold onto, not something that can be involuntarily taken away. It’s the choice to keep your spiritual "shield" up, knowing that this steadfastness is what unlocks an immense reward.
Having recently reminded them of the great bravery and suffering they endured when they first embraced faith, the author urges them not to abandon their courageous boldness now. This boldness, rooted in Christ and manifested in confession, is not a fleeting emotion but a powerful stance that has an immense, guaranteed reward waiting for them.
The author of Hebrews is talking to people who've already faced hardship for their faith. Why would he warn them against 'throwing away' something they've already proven they have?
The Greek word for 'confidence' here (parrhesia) isn't just a feeling; it's about bold, courageous speech and action. It's the freedom to approach God and live openly as His follower.
Think of it like a warrior's shield. It's something you've earned, something that protects you, and something you absolutely shouldn't discard, especially when the battle is still raging.
To 'throw it away' means to voluntarily let go of that boldness, to become timid, and to retreat from the open confession of Christ. It's not about God taking it from you, but about you choosing to lay it down, as if it were worthless.
The verse promises a 'great reward' for holding onto your confidence. What exactly does that reward look like, and why is it so significant?
This isn't just about a pat on the back from God. The 'great recompense of reward' refers to something incredibly valuable and lasting.
It encompasses the deep peace and assurance that comes from living faithfully now, knowing you're aligned with God's purposes. But even more, it points to the future, eternal glory and God's full presence with His people.
This reward is presented as a certainty, something that 'has' this great recompense. It's not a maybe; it's an inherent part of remaining steadfast. It's the ultimate return on investment for your faith and endurance.
Understand the original words
parrēsia · Greek Noun
Boldness, freedom of speech, or courageous reliance on God; it is the secure, unwavering trust a believer has because of their standing before God in Christ.
misthapodosian · Greek Noun
The gracious recompense given by God to those who remain faithful to Him; it is not earned through merit but granted by God to those who persevere in faith.
This verse speaks directly to Jewish Christians facing immense pressure, likely during the intense persecutions of the 60s AD, and possibly with the backdrop of the escalating conflict leading to the First Jewish-Roman War. The 'confidence' mentioned is their bold confession of faith and their hope in Christ, which they were tempted to abandon under duress. The 'great reward' is not just future heavenly bliss, but also the spiritual fortitude and peace that comes from steadfastly trusting God in the face of suffering, a stark contrast to the shame of retreating from faith like a soldier discarding their shield.
c. AD 30-33
Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection
The foundational events of Christianity, establishing the belief in Jesus as the Messiah and the hope of salvation.
c. AD 30s-60s
Early Church Growth and Persecution
The Christian movement rapidly spreads, but faces increasing opposition and sporadic persecution from both Jewish authorities and Roman officials.
c. AD 60-64
Intensified Roman Persecution
Under Emperor Nero, Rome experiences a devastating fire, and Christians are scapegoated and subjected to brutal, widespread persecution.
c. AD 66-73
First Jewish-Roman War
A massive rebellion by the Jews against Roman rule leads to widespread conflict, culminating in the destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple.
This passage echoes the same call to steadfastness in faith, reminding believers not to be moved away from the hope of the gospel, which itself is the foundation for their confidence.
1 Peter 1:6-7It highlights that enduring trials for faith is a process refined by fire, leading to praise and glory at Christ's appearing, reinforcing the 'great reward' mentioned in Hebrews.
Galatians 6:9This verse directly speaks to not growing weary in doing good and persevering in faith, as there will be a harvest of reward, mirroring the encouragement to hold onto confidence.
Romans 8:18It emphasizes that present suffering is not worthy to be compared with the future glory that will be revealed in us, providing a theological basis for the 'great recompense of reward'.
vincentHebrews 10:35: "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward."
Confidence (τὴν παρρησίαν)Rend. boldness. The boldness and courage which you manifested under persecution.
meyerHebrews 10:35: "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward."
Hebrews 10:35 . Exhortation deduced from Hebrews 10:32-34 . The self-sacrificing zeal for Christianity displayed in the past ought to animate the readers to a joyful maintenance of the same likewise in the present, since of a truth this very stedfastness in zeal leads to the longed-for goal. ἀποβάλλειν ] here not the involuntary losing (Jac. Cappellus, Lösner, and others), but the voluntary casting…
The "confidence" mentioned here isn't just a feeling, but a bold, courageous stance that you actively hold onto, not something that can be involuntarily taken away. It’s the choice to keep your spiritual "shield" up, knowing that this steadfastness is what unlocks an immense reward.
Having recently reminded them of the great bravery and suffering they endured when they first embraced faith, the author urges them not to abandon their courageous boldness now. This boldness, rooted in Christ and manifested in confession, is not a fleeting emotion but a powerful stance that has an immense, guaranteed reward waiting for them.
Having recently reminded them of the great bravery and suffering they endured when they first embraced faith, the author urges them not to abandon their courageous boldness now. This boldness, rooted in Christ and manifested in confession, is not a fleeting emotion but a powerful stance that has an immense, guaranteed reward waiting for them.
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c. AD 67-70— this verse
Writing of Hebrews
The author of Hebrews, likely writing to Jewish Christians experiencing intense pressure, encourages them to persevere in their faith.
"Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward." — The "confidence" mentioned here isn't just a feeling, but a bold, courageous stance that you actively hold onto, not something that can be involuntarily taken away. It’s the choice to keep your spi…