God’s Word Translation
Hebrews 6:11
11We want each of you to prove that you’re working hard so that you will remain confident until 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
9Dear friends, even though we say these things, we are still convinced that better things are in store for you and that they will save you. 10God is fair. He won’t forget what you’ve done or the love you’ve shown for him. You helped his holy people, and you continue to help them. We want each of you to prove that you’re working hard so that you will remain confident until the end. 12Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are receiving the promises through faith and patience. 13God made a promise to Abraham. Since he had no one greater on whom to base his oath, he based it on himself.
Read all of Hebrews 6Hebrews 6:11 word by word
ἐπιθυμοῦμεν δὲ ἕκαστον ὑμῶν τὴν αὐτὴν ἐνδείκνυσθαι σπουδὴν πρὸς τὴν πληροφορίαν τῆς ἐλπίδος ἄχρι τέλους·Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Andδέde · thenG1161
- we desire thatἐπιθυμέωepithumeō · to long forG1937
- every oneἕκαστοςhekastos · eachG1538
- of youσύsu · youG4771
- do shewἐνδείκνυμιendeiknumi · to showG1731
- theσπουδήspoudē · diligenceG4710
- sameαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
- the full assuranceὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- the full assuranceπληροφορίαplērophoria · assuranceG4136
- of hopeἐλπίςelpis · hopeG1680
- untoἄχριachri achris · untilG891
- the endτέλοςtelos · goal/taxG5056
Cross-references for Hebrews 6:11
- Romans 12:8If it is encouraging others, devote yourself to giving encouragement. If it is sharing, be generous. If it is leadership, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping people in need, help them cheerfully.
- 1 Corinthians 15:58So, then, brothers and sisters, don’t let anyone move you off the foundation ⌞of your faith⌟. Always excel in the work you do for the Lord. You know that the hard work you do for the Lord is not pointless.
- Galatians 6:9We can’t allow ourselves to get tired of living the right way. Certainly, each of us will receive ⌞everlasting life⌟ at the proper time, if we don’t give up.
- Philippians 1:9I pray that your love will keep on growing because of your knowledge and insight.
- Philippians 3:15Whoever has a mature faith should think this way. And if you think differently, God will show you how to think.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:10In fact, you are showing love to all the Christians throughout the province of Macedonia. We encourage you as believers to excel in love even more.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:13Brothers and sisters, we can’t allow ourselves to get tired of doing what is right.
- 2 Peter 1:5Because of this, make every effort to add integrity to your faith; and to integrity add knowledge;
- 2 Peter 3:14Therefore, dear friends, with this to look forward to, make every effort to have him find you at peace, without ⌞spiritual⌟ stains or blemishes.
- Hebrews 3:6But Christ is a faithful son in charge of God’s household. We are his household if we continue to have courage and to be proud of the confidence we have.
- Hebrews 10:22We have been sprinkled ⌞with his blood⌟ to free us from a guilty conscience, and our bodies have been washed with clean water. So we must continue to come ⌞to him⌟ with a sincere heart and strong faith.
- Isaiah 32:17Then an act of righteousness will bring about peace, calm, and safety forever.
- Colossians 2:2Because they are united in love, I work so that they may be encouraged by all the riches that come from a complete understanding of Christ. He is the mystery of God.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5We know this because the Good News we brought came to you not only with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with complete certainty. In the same way you know what kind of people we were while we were with you and the good things we did for you.
- 2 Peter 1:10Therefore, brothers and sisters, use more effort to make God’s calling and choosing of you secure. If you keep doing this, you will never fall away.
- 1 John 3:14We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love other believers. The person who doesn’t grow in love remains 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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Commentaries on Hebrews 6
- 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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