Friday, 22 February 2019

For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: Hebrews 10:36

The words here explain the thought of the previous verse where the author spoke of not casting away one’s confidence because it has great reward.… Read the rest

Thursday, 21 February 2019

Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. Hebrews 10:35

The word translated as “confidence” should be translated as “boldness.” The author is making a connection to verse 3:6 where the reader was admonished to “hold fast the boldness of hope.” The word, “Therefore,” directs the reader to review the previous verses, and to act according to what the author has already submitted.… Read the rest

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

…for you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven. Hebrews 10:34

There is a dispute about the correct rendering of the first clause of this verse.… Read the rest

Tuesday, 19 February 2019

…partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so treated; Hebrews 10:33

The author now adds on to the previous thought which asked the reader to remember when they “endured a great struggle with sufferings.” He then describes that by saying, “partly while you were made a spectacle.” The words literally read, “being on display in the theater.” The verb is theatrizó, and it is only found here in the Bible.… Read the rest

Monday, 18 February 2019

But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: Hebrews 10:32

The author now changes from words of warning to words of encouragement. This is something he has done before. He tells of the perils associated with the issue at hand, and then he encourages his audience concerning it.… Read the rest