Hebrews 10:38 web — But the righteous will live by faith. If he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him."

World English Bible

"But the righteous will live by faith. If he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.""

— Hebrews 10:38, World English Bible

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KJV
“Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.”
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ASV
“But my righteous one shall live by faith: And if he shrink back, my soul hath no pleasure in him. ”
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NET
“But my righteous one will live by faith, and if he shrinks back, I take no pleasure in him.”
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DRB
“But my just man liveth by faith: but if he withdraw himself, he shall not please my soul.”
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BBE
“But the upright man will be living by his faith; and if he goes back, my soul will have no pleasure in him.”
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KJVA
“Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.”
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Hebrews 10 — Context

Therefore don't throw away your boldness, which has a great reward.

For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

"In a very little while, he who comes will come, and will not wait.

But the righteous will live by faith. If he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him."

But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the saving of the soul.

Hebrews 10:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 10:38 say?

Hebrews 10:38 in the World English Bible reads: “But the righteous will live by faith. If he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him."”

Where is Hebrews 10:38 in the Bible?

Hebrews 10:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 10, verse 38.

Who wrote Hebrews?

Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.

What is the book of Hebrews about?

Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.

What are the major themes of Hebrews?

Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 10:38.

What translation should I read Hebrews 10:38 in?

Hebrews 10:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Hebrews 10:38?

Hebrews 10:38 reads (WEB): “But the righteous will live by faith. If he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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