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Hebrews 10:36
For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a endurance that is practiced in meals and meetings in Hebrews 10:36—consider "need" and "endurance". Entrust endurance in the use of resources—trace faith in small fidelities.

Context

In Hebrews (Epistle/Letter), developing endurance. Read in Hebrews 10, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “need” alongside “endurance”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Hebrews with Paul (trad.). Many scholars judge Hebrews as follows: Anonymous; candidates include Apollos, Barnabas, or Priscilla; style differs from Paul.. Scholars commonly date Hebrews AD 60–90. Perseverance & Witness is especially relevant in this line. Christ is better: priest, covenant, and promise. Anonymous authorship and sermonic rhetoric are frequently noted.

More details
Traditional:Paul (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Anonymous; not Pauline in style; Apollos/Barnabas/Priscilla proposed.
Date:AD 60–90
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46