15 As for that on the fine soil, these are the ones that, after hearing the word with a fine and good heart,+ retain it and bear fruit with endurance.+

19 By endurance on YOUR part YOU will acquire YOUR souls.*+

12 if we go on enduring, we shall also rule together as kings;+ if we deny,+ he also will deny us;

36 For YOU have need of endurance,+ in order that, after YOU have done the will of God,+ YOU may receive the [fulfillment of the] promise.+

3 Indeed, consider closely the one who has endured such contrary talk+ by sinners against their own interests,* that YOU may not get tired and give out in YOUR souls.+