13:13 endures to the end. See note on v. 7. This statement may also mean the end of each person’s life. Such perseverance is often associated with suffering (Rom. 8:18–25; 12:12; Heb. 10:32; 12:2; 1 Pet. 2:20).

will be saved. Such steadfastness does not merit salvation but is the proof that true salvation, in one sense, has already taken place (Rom. 8:24).