Hebrews 10:36

New Testament Epistle (General) ASV (1901)

What does Hebrews 10:36 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
Hebrews 10:36 — American Standard Version

Context — Hebrews 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
36For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For ye have need of patience, etc..] Not that they were destitute of the grace of patience; for where God is the God of all grace, he is the God of patience; and such, who are called by grace, are conformed to the image of Christ, and, among other things, are like him in this; and those who are born of the Spirit, have the fruits of the Spirit, and this, among the rest; to whom the word of God is effectual, this fruit is produced in them, that being the word of patience; and such who are brought into the kingdom of Christ, are also in the patience of Jesus; where there is one grace, there is every grace; saints are immediately called to sufferings and trials, which require patience; and,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“patience--Greek, "waiting endurance," or "enduring perseverance": the kindred Greek verb in the Septuagint, Hab 2:3, is translated, "wait for it" (compare Jam 5:7). after ye have done the will of God--"that whereas ye have done the will of God" hitherto (Heb 10:32-35), ye may now show also patient, persevering endurance, and so "receive the promise," that is, the promised reward: eternal life and bliss commensurate with our work of faith and love (Heb 6:10-12). We must not only do, but also suffer (Pe1 4:19). God first uses the active talents of His servants; then polishes the other side of the stone, making the passive graces shine, patience, meekness, &c. It may be also translated, "That…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For ye have need of patience - They were then suffering, and in all trials we have need of patience. We have need of it because there is in us so much disposition to complain and repine; because our nature is liable to sink under sufferings; and because our trials are often protracted. All that Christians can do in such cases is to be patient - to lie calmly in the hands of God, and submit to his will day by day, and year by year; see James 1:3-4; notes, Romans 5:4. That after ye have done the will of God - That is, in bearing trials, for the reference here is particularly to afflictions.Ye might receive the promise - The promised inheritance or reward - in heaven. It is implied here that…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The promise - Perfect love; eternal life. Hebrews 10:37”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“ye have: Heb 6:15, Heb 12:1; Psa 37:7, Psa 40:1; Mat 10:22, Mat 24:13; Luk 8:15, Luk 21:19; Rom 2:7; Rom 5:3, Rom 5:4, Rom 8:25, Rom 15:4, Rom 15:5; Co1 13:7; Gal 6:9; Col 1:11; Th1 1:3; Jam 1:3; Jam 1:4, Jam 5:7-11; Rev 13:10, Rev 14:12 after: Heb 13:21; Mat 7:21, Mat 12:50, Mat 21:31; Joh 7:17; Act 13:22, Act 13:36; Rom 12:2; Eph 6:6; Col 4:12; Jo1 2:17 ye might: Heb 6:12, Heb 6:15, Heb 6:17, Heb 9:15; Col 3:24; Pe1 1:9 Hebrews 10:37”
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