Hebrews 6:11 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-20

The apostle, having applied himself to the fears of the Hebrews, in order to excite their diligence and prevent their apostasy, now proceeds to apply himself to their hopes, and candidly declares the good hope he had concerning them, that they would persevere; and proposes to them the great encouragements they had in the way of their duty. I. He freely and openly declares the good hope he had concerning them, that they would endure to the end: But beloved, we are persuaded better things of... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Hebrews 6:9-12

6:9-12 Beloved, even if we do speak like this, we are persuaded of better things for you, yes, things that are bound up with salvation. For God is not unjust to forget your work and the love that you displayed in that you have been and still are active in the service of God's dedicated people. We hope with all our hearts that each one of you will display the same zeal to make your hope come true and that you will go on doing so until the end, so that you may not become lazily lethargic but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:11

And we desire that everyone of you do show the same diligence ,.... In the constant exercise of the graces of faith and love, and in ministering to the necessities of the saints: there is a spiritual labour, diligence, and industry to be used by the saints; and former diligence is a motive to future; and is a means of attaining to full assurance, as appears by what follows; and this is to be shown for the glory of God, for the evidence of the above graces, and for an example and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 6:11

We desire - Επιθυμουμεν , We earnestly wish, that each person among you may continue ενδεικνυσθαι , 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 more... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 6:11

Verse 11 11.And we desire, etc. As he blended with exhortation, lest he should altogether grieve their minds; so he now freely reminds them of what was still wanting in them, lest his courtesy should appear to have in it any flattery. “You have made,” he says, “your love evident by many acts of kindness; it remains, however, that your faith should correspond with it; you have sedulously labored not to be wanting in your duties to men; but with no less earnestness it behooves you to make... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-12

Confident expectation. I. THE PERSUASION AND PROOF OF THEIR HOPEFUL CONDITION . After the solemn and alarming appeals to their conscience, the inspired writer addresses them with brotherly affection, and, having styled them "beloved," expresses his persuasion that there was in them things that accompanied salvation. They gave clear evidence that they were in Christ, and therefore far from that state of profane contempt which exposed to such fearful retribution. This... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-12

Great attention needed to maintain the Christian's hope. I. THE WRITER 'S TONE OF AFFECTIONATE SOLICITUDE . He who has twice addressed his readers as brethren, now calls them beloved. His affection is hitherto implied; now it needs for a moment to be asserted; and the brotherhood must also be borne in mind, though not asserted. The readers of the Epistle might ask, "Why does this man lecture us so, calling us νωθροί , and exhibiting to us such dreadful possibilities... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-20

Another exhortation to steadfastness. Each stage in the argument of the Epistle is relieved by a hortatory passage intended to confirm and cheer the Hebrews in their Christian faith. Indeed, the one duty upon Which the whole book lays stress is that of believing steadfastness. I. THE EXHORTATION . It assumes various forms. 1. " Be not sluggish. " ( Hebrews 6:12 ) The Hebrews, in the perplexity of their situation by reason of the temptations of Judaism, had begun to sink... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:11

But we desire ( ἐπιθυμοῦμεν —expressing earnest desire— οὐκ ἔιπε θέλω ἀλλ ὅ πατρικῆς ἤν φιλοστοργίᾳς καὶ πλέον τοῦ θέλειν ἐπιθυμοῦμεν , Chrysostom) that every one of you (all of you without exception) do show the same diligence unto the full assurance (or simply fullness; for the meaning of πληροφορία , of. Hebrews 10:22 ; 1 Thessalonians 1:5 ; Colossians 2:2 ) of hope even to the end ( i.e. evince the same diligence in this regard as you... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:11-20

The influence of hope on Christian steadfastness. The third part of the parenthesis. To the solemn warning against apostasy he hastens to add how they can be delivered from the evil, and tells them of the power of hope on Christian steadfastness. I. THE WRITER ENCOURAGES THE CULTIVATION OF CHRISTIAN HOPE . He says he is full of hope with regard to them, and desires that they would cherish that hope for themselves. (Note: It is remarkable, if the previous verses are... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-20

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Hebrews 6:9-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 6:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 6:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:11-20

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