What does Hebrews 10:38 mean?

Hebrews 10:38 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Hebrews 10:38 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

37For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

38Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

39But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.

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