*The words “was faithful” are not in the Greek text, but are an understood repetition from the previous verse and v. 2
bSome manuscripts have “if indeed”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

but Christ is faithful over God’s house as a son. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

But Christ was faithful as a Son over his household. And we are that household if we hold on to our confidence and the hope in which we boast.

NLTNew Living Translation

But Christ, as the Son, is in charge of God’s entire house. And we are God’s house, if we keep our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ.

KJV 1900King James Version

But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

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