Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.

HEBREWS 10:35KJV
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Hebrews 10:35 (KJV)

What does Hebrews 10:35 mean?

Hebrews 10:35 urges readers not to give up their confidence, assuring them that holding onto this confidence will bring a great reward. The verse encourages steadfastness, promising that trusting and staying firm in faith will not be wasted.

The letter to the Hebrews was written to early Christians who were facing pressure and hardship, possibly tempted to abandon their faith. The writer is reminding them that their bold trust—especially in the face of difficulty—has lasting value and will be richly rewarded by God. This encouragement comes as part of a larger section urging perseverance and endurance.

The Greek behind Hebrews 10:35

  • The word for "confidence" is παρρησία (parrēsia), which often means boldness or openness, especially in speaking or acting. Here, it suggests a courageous trust in God, not just a quiet belief.
  • The phrase "great recompence of reward" uses the Greek μισθαποδοσία (misthapodosia), meaning a full or abundant repayment. The verse emphasizes that the reward for holding onto faith is not small or uncertain, but significant and assured.

Why Hebrews 10:35 matters

  • This verse clarifies that the confidence believers are urged to keep is not just an inner feeling, but an active, public trust that can be seen and tested.
  • Hebrews 10:35 connects to the wider theme of endurance found throughout the chapter, showing that perseverance is not just recommended but essential for receiving what God has promised.
  • The verse reassures those facing discouragement that their steadfastness is meaningful and will be honored, countering any sense that their struggles are pointless.

Where else these words appear

“Cast” Greek G577 · used in 2 verses

  • Mark 10:50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

“reward” Greek G3405 · used in 3 verses

  • Hebrews 2:2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
  • Hebrews 11:26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

“confidence” Greek G3954 · used in 31 verses

  • Mark 8:32 And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
  • Acts 2:29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.
  • Colossians 2:15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

“which” Greek G3748 · used in 148 verses

  • Matthew 2:6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
  • John 8:53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
  • Galatians 5:10 I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.