12. We do not want you to become lazy. Be like those who through faith and patience will receive what God has promised.
13. God made a promise to Abraham. And as there is no one greater than God, he used himself when he swore to Abraham,
14. saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.”
15. Abraham waited patiently for this to happen, and he received what God promised.
16. People always use the name of someone greater than themselves when they swear. The oath proves that what they say is true, and this ends all arguing.