hebrews-6:10

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 6:9-10

9,10 There are things that are never separated from salvation; things that show the person to be in a state of salvation, and which will end in eternal salvation. And the things that accompany salvation, are better things than ever any dissembler or apostate enjoyed. The works of love, done for the glory of Christ, or done to his saints for Christ's sake, from time to time, as God gives occasion, are evident marks of a man's salvation; and more sure tokens of saving grace given, than the... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Hebrews 6:1-99

Hebrews 6 “LET US GO ON,” is the opening exhortation of our chapter. Movement in the right direction is to mark us. We are to leave “the word of the beginning of Christ,” as the marginal reading is, and go on unto “perfection.” If we glance back over the last four verses of Hebrews 5.0 we shall see that the point here is that we ought to grow in our understanding of the faith of Christ. We ought not to be like children staying year after year in the kindergarten, but advance until we... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Hebrews 6:9-12

Progress in sanctification: v. 9. But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. v. 10. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have showed toward His name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister v. 11. And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end; v. 12. that ye be not slothful, but followers of them who... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Hebrews 6:9-12

IVBut the readers are still in a condition which, by the grace of God, renders possible the attainment of the goal, for which they are earnestly to striveHebrews 6:9-129But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, 10though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of [om. labor of]3 love, which ye have [om. have] shewed toward his name, in that ye have [om. have] ministered to the saints, and do minister [are... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-20

“The Hope Set before Us” Hebrews 6:9-20 The keynote of this passage is patient continuance . We should seek not only faith but its accompaniments. It is not enough to manifest faith, hope and love, but to continue to do so unto the end . Notice that the two conditions on which the promises are inherited are faith and patience. These truths are enforced by the example of Abraham. He believed God and patiently endured. Your prayers cannot be lost, as ships at sea; they will make harbor at... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 6:1-20

This chapter consists of the third appeal and warning. The appeal is that they should leave the first principles and press on to perfection. The things referred to were Jewish, and all have spiritual fulfilment in Christ. Then there occurs the solemn and indeed an awe-inspiring warning. Much controversy has waged around these verses. There can be no doubt that those described are such as have been brought into living relationship with Christ. Of no unregenerate persons can it be said that... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 6:10

‘For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which you showed towards his name, in that you ministered to the saints, and still do minister.’ For, he assures them, he is certain that God will not forget what they have done in His name. He is not unrighteous. And therefore there is no danger that He will overlook their work, and their ministry to the saints, to His people, and the love that they show for His name in continual ministry to His people even to the present time. He... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 6:9-12

Hebrews 6:9-2 Kings : . The writer is afraid that in pointing out the danger of apostasy he may have spoken too harshly. He assures his readers that, by their past fidelity and their kindness to brethren in need, they have proved the genuineness of their religion. Only they must persevere as they began, holding fast to their hope until it reaches fulfilment. It was by this constancy, maintained all their life long, that God’ s servants in the past won the reward that He had promised. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 6:10

For introduceth the reason of the apostle’s former persuasion concerning them, which was the real graces of faith and love to God wrought in their hearts, and shown in their work, which was better than all enlightenings. God is not unrighteous; the affirmative is implied, God is just, and faithful, and true, in performing what he promiseth, as well as not unrighteous: the certain truth is asserted in this emphatical negative; compare 2 Thessalonians 1:6,2 Thessalonians 1:7, with 1 John 1:9;... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-12

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTESHebrews 6:9-10.—The writer now turns from warning to conciliation and encouragement. He urges steadfastness, diligence, and growth. Better things.—Than any such tendency to apostatise. Accompany salvation.—Full salvation is meant, which includes growth and sanctifying. Farrar renders, “that are akin to salvation”: “near to, conjoined with, salvation.” As apostates are κατάρας ἐγγύες, nigh unto a curse, so those who persevere in maintaining the true religion are... read more