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Hebrews 6:11
11But we desire earnestly that each one of you shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end;
Hebrews 6:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
- New International Version (NIV)We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end,
- New King James Version (NKJV)And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end,
Context of Hebrews 6:11
9But we are persuaded concerning you, beloved, better things, and connected with salvation, even if we speak thus. 10For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye have shewn to his name, having ministered to the saints, and [still] ministering. But we desire earnestly that each one of you shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end; 12that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience have been inheritors of the promises. 13For God, having promised to Abraham, since he had no greater to swear by, swore by himself,
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ἐπιθυμοῦμεν δὲ ἕκαστον ὑμῶν τὴν αὐτὴν ἐνδείκνυσθαι σπουδὴν πρὸς τὴν πληροφορίαν τῆς ἐλπίδος ἄχρι τέλους·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Hebrews 6:11
- Romans 12:8or he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, in simplicity; he that leads, with diligence; he that shews mercy, with cheerfulness.
- 1 Corinthians 15:58So then, my beloved brethren, be firm, immovable, abounding always in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in [the] Lord.
- Galatians 6:9but let us not lose heart in doing good; for in due time, if we do not faint, we shall reap.
- Philippians 1:9And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in full knowledge and all intelligence,
- Philippians 3:15As many therefore as [are] perfect, let us be thus minded; and if ye are any otherwise minded, this also God shall reveal to you.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:10For also ye do this towards all the brethren in the whole of Macedonia; but we exhort you, brethren, to abound still more,
- 2 Thessalonians 3:13But ye, brethren, do not faint in well-doing.
- 2 Peter 1:5But for this very reason also, using therewith all diligence, in your faith have also virtue, in virtue knowledge,
- 2 Peter 3:14Wherefore, beloved, as ye wait for these things, be diligent to be found of him in peace, without spot and blameless;
- Hebrews 3:6but Christ, as Son over his house, whose house are we, if indeed we hold fast the boldness and the boast of hope firm to the end.
- Hebrews 10:22let us approach with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, sprinkled as to our hearts from a wicked conscience, and washed as to our body with pure water.
- Isaiah 32:17And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever.
- Colossians 2:2to the end that their hearts may be encouraged, being united together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to [the] full knowledge of the mystery of God;
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5For our glad tidings were not with you in word only, but also in power, and in [the] Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what we were among you for your sakes:
- 2 Peter 1:10Wherefore the rather, brethren, use diligence to make your calling and election sure, for doing these things ye will never fall;
- 1 John 3:14We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love [his] brother abides in death.
Commentaries on Hebrews 6:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11We desire - , We earnestly wish, that each person among you may continue , to manifest, exhibit to full view, the same diligence. There might be reason to suspect that some, through fear of man, might not wish the good they did to be seen, lest they also should suffer persecution. This would not comport with the generous, noble spirit of the Gospel; the man who is afraid to let his decided attachment to God be known, is not far from backsliding. He who is…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11And we desire that every one of you - We wish that every member of the church should exhibit the same endeavor to do good until they attain to the full assurance of hope. It is implied here that the full assurance of hope is to be obtained by a persevering effort to lead a holy life. The same diligence - The same strenuous endeavor, the same ardor and zeal. To the full assurance of hope - In order to obtain the full assurance of hope. The word rendered…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-20Verses 11-20 The hope here meant, is a sure looking for good things promised, through those promises, with love, desire, and valuing of them. Hope has its degrees, as faith also. The promise of blessedness God has made to believers, is from God's eternal purpose, settled between the eternal Father, Son, and Spirit. These promises of God may safely be depended upon; for here we have two things which cannot change, the counsel and the oath of God, in which…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11show this same diligence (literally show the same eager commitment): Loving other believers is a key sign of true Christian faith (James 2:15–16; 1 John 3:16–20). By being diligent and committed, they can be sure of their hope in Christ. Perseverance brings assurance of salvation.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. And--Greek, "But." desire--Greek, "earnestly desire." The language of fatherly affection, rather than command. every one of you--implying that all in the Palestinian churches had not shown the same diligence as some of those whom he praises in He 6:10. "He cares alike for great and small, and overlooks none." "Every one of them," even those diligent in acts of LOVE (He 6:10), needed to be stimulated to persevere in the same diligence with a view to…Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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