Hebrews 6:7

6:7 For the ground that has soaked up the rain that frequently falls on ¹  it and yields useful vegetation for those who tend it receives a blessing from God.

Hebrews 11:7

11:7 By faith Noah, when he was warned about things not yet seen, with reverent regard ²  constructed an ark for the deliverance of his family. Through faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

Hebrews 12:1

The Lord’s Discipline

12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, ³  we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,

Hebrews 12:15

12:15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up ⁴  and causing trouble, and through him many become defiled.

¹ tn Grk “comes upon.”

² tn Cf. BDAG 407 s.v. εὐλαβέομαι 2, “out of reverent regard (for God’s command).”

³ tn Grk “having such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us.”

⁴ tn Grk “that there not be any root of bitterness,” but referring figuratively to a person who causes trouble (as in Deut 29:17 [LXX] from which this is quoted).