⁸ But that which bears thorns and briars is rejected and near to being cursed (whose end is to be burned).

⁹ But beloved, even though we speak in this way, we are still persuaded of better things concerning you and things which accompany salvation.

¹⁰ For God is not unrighteous, so that He should forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward his Name. In that you have ministered to the saints, and still minister.