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Hebrews 6:11
11We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.
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:
- 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,
- New Living Translation (NLT)Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true.
Context of Hebrews 6:11
9Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation. 10God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized. 12We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. 13When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by 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 to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
- 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
- Galatians 6:9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
- Philippians 1:9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
- Philippians 3:15All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:10And in fact, you do love all of God’s family throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more,
- 2 Thessalonians 3:13And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.
- 2 Peter 1:5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;
- 2 Peter 3:14So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.
- Hebrews 3:6But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.
- Hebrews 10:22let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
- Isaiah 32:17The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.
- Colossians 2:2My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.
- 2 Peter 1:10Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,
- 1 John 3:14We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other. Anyone who does not 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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