Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 6:3-5
Hebrews 6:3-5. And this we will do We will go on to perfection; if God permit That is, afford assistance and opportunity. And we will do this the rather, and the more diligently, because it is impossible for those who were once enlightened With the knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus, (Ephesians 4:21,) and have been made free thereby from the bondage of sin and Satan, John 8:31-36; and have tasted the heavenly gift The gift of righteousness imputed to them, Romans 5:17; faith... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 6:3
And this will we do - We will make these advances toward a higher state of knowledge and piety. Paul had confidence that they would do it (see Hebrews 6:9-10), and though they had lingered long around the elements of Christian knowledge, he believed that they would yet go on to make higher attainments.If God permit - This is not to be interpreted as if God was “unwilling” that they should make such advances, or as if it were “doubtful” whether he would allow it if they made an honest effort,... read more