And in this they became a warning to us, to teach us not to be eager, as they were eager, in pursuit of what is evil.

In conclusion, my brethren, be joyful in the Lord. For me to give you the same warnings as before is not irksome to me, while so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution.

Those who persist in sin reprove in the presence of all, so that it may also be a warning to the rest.

seeing that the warning still comes to us, "To-day, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as your forefathers did in the time of the provocation."