I will
never, ever accept
@Judges1318 .. view ......it is outside of scripture.
I will need to look what you are stating ... since this an exception to how apodosis and protasis usually work.
My main point is this.... the writer does not have
loss of salvation in view.
I read the entire passage that is critical.... then this is what is being stated... the warning/exhoration is to "faithfulness" not to salvation... there is a difference.
The writer is telling them to not be like the Israelite that rejected the promise land and accepted a spies report.
If they continue in "faithfulness" they will have a better end .. better than the Israelites.
An emphasis on perseverance but only in the sense of what we
should do.