Hebrews 10:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 10:26

For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth - If after we are converted and become true Christians we should apostatize, it would be impossible to be recovered again, for there would be no other sacrifice for sin; no way by which we could be saved. This passage, however, like Hebrews 6:4-6, has given rise to much difference of opinion. But that the above is the correct interpretation, seems evident to me from the following considerations:(1) It is the natural... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 10:26-27

Hebrews 10:26-27. For, &c. As if he had said, It concerns us to use all means to ensure our perseverance, because apostacy is so dangerous; if we Any of us Christians; sin wilfully By total apostacy from God; (see on Hebrews 6:4;) after we have received the knowledge of the truth As it is in Jesus, namely, an experimental and practical knowledge thereof, so as to have been made free thereby from the guilt and power of sin; there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins None but that... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 10:26-39

Warning against turning back (10:26-39)Those who are tempted to go back to Judaism are reminded that apart from Christ’s work there is no way of salvation. If they reject him, they can expect only judgment (26-27). Even under the old covenant rebellion met with death. How much worse will be the punishment of those who have experienced the grace of God through Christ, yet deliberately reject and disown it (28-31).The writer encourages his readers not to forsake Christ, by reminding them of what... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 10:26

if, &c . = we sinning. Greek. hamartano. App-128 . wilfully . Greek. hekousios. Only here and 1 Peter 5:2 (willingly). The adjective only in Philemon 1:14 . The sin here is the deliberate turning back to Judaism. Compare Hebrews 6:4-6 . that we have = having. knowledge . Greek. epignosis. App-132 . remaineth . See Hebrews 4:6 . no more = no longer. Greek. ouketi. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 10:26

For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more a sacrifice for sins.This is a return to the warning uttered in Hebrews 6 regarding the final and total apostasy of persons who were once true Christians, concerning whom it was affirmed that it "is impossible" to renew them. Here, the reason for that impossibility is stated in the fact that the rejection of Christ's one sacrifice can only result in the sinner's being left with none at all,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 10:26

Hebrews 10:26. For if we sin wilfully— "For if any of us, who make a profession of Christ's name, be so much under the power of unbelief, prejudice, pride, and a worldly temper, as, not merely through some sudden hurry of spirit, temptation, or fear of danger; but deliberately, resolutely, and willingly, with full consent, to reject the doctrines of the gospel and the good ways of the Lord, and to turn back to Judaism, Heathenism, or infidelity, after we have been enlightened in, and convinced... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 10:26

26. Compare on this and following verses, Hebrews 6:4-8, c. There the warning was that if there be not diligence in progressing, a falling off will take place, and apostasy may ensue: here it is, that if there be lukewarmness in Christian communion, apostasy may ensue. if we sin—Greek present participle: if we be found sinning, that is, not isolated acts, but a state of sin [ALFORD]. A violation not only of the law, but of the whole economy of the New Testament (Hebrews 10:28 Hebrews 10:29).... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 10:11-39

III. THE HIGH PRIESTLY OFFICE OF THE SON 5:11-10:39The transition from exposition (Hebrews 4:15 to Hebrews 5:10) to exhortation (Hebrews 5:11 to Hebrews 6:20) marks the beginning of a new division in this sermon. The structure of this division is as follows. [Note: Ibid., p. 128.] a Preliminary exhortation (Hebrews 5:11 to Hebrews 6:20)A The priest who is like Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:1-28)B The single, personal sacrifice for sins (Hebrews 8:1 to Hebrews 9:28)C The achievement of eternal... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 10:19-39

D. The Danger of Willful Sinning (The Fourth Warning) 10:19-39From this point on in the epistle the writer made application from the great truths concerning Jesus Christ that he had now finished explaining. He followed his exposition of Jesus Christ’s superior high priestly ministry (Hebrews 6:13 to Hebrews 10:18) with exhortation, another stern warning against apostatizing, and an encouragement to remain faithful to the Lord (Hebrews 10:19-39). (Even though chapter 11 is primarily exposition,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 10:26-27

"The word ’we’ cannot refer to any other group of people than his readers and himself [cf. Hebrews 2:1]." [Note: Marshall, pp. 141-42.] Willful sin in the context of Hebrews is deliberate apostasy, turning away from God (Hebrews 2:1; Hebrews 3:12; Hebrews 6:4-8). If an apostate rejects Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, there is nothing else that can protect him or her from God’s judgment (cf. Hebrews 6:6). The judgment in view will take place at the judgment seat of Christ, not the great white throne.... read more

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