Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 6:9-11
Hebrews 6:9-11. But, beloved In this one place he calls them so. He never uses this appellation but in exhorting; we are persuaded better things of you Than those intimated verges 4-6. This is exactly in St. Paul’s manner of softening the harsh things he found himself obliged to write. See Eph 4:20 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:13. And things that accompany salvation Which argue you to be in a state of salvation, and will in the end, if you persevere, bring you to eternal salvation; namely,... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 6:11
And 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 “full assurance,” means firm persuasion, and... read more