The apostle knew that his fellow worshippers needed to realize that faith called for courageous action and endurance. The sterling example set by those ancient faithful servants of Jehovah would strengthen the Hebrews to deal with the trials and hardships they faced.
विश्‍वास दाखवण्यासाठी आपल्या ख्रिस्ती बंधुभगिनींना धैर्याची व सहनशक्‍तीची गरज आहे हे त्यांनी ओळखावे अशी पौलाची इच्छा होती.