The prediction that men of faithfulness will keep living is especially meaningful for Christians. The apostle Paul wrote: “For I am not ashamed of the good news; it is, in fact, God’s power for salvation to everyone having faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek;

Rom. 1:16, 17.

With these words Paul emphasized special benefits that come to persons who exercise faith in the sin-atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Such faith not only brings God’s blessing on its possessors while they await the end of wickedness, but also leads to forgiveness of sins, a righteous standing with God and “salvation”​—yes, the opportunity to “keep living” eternally in perfection.​—Hab. 2:4; John 3:16; Acts 10:43; 26:18; Gal. 2:15, 16.