Hebrews 6:11

New Testament Epistle (General) ASV (1901)

What does Hebrews 6:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And we desire that each one of you may show the same diligence unto the fulness of hope even to the end:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And we desire that each one of you may show the same diligence unto the fulness of hope even to the end:
Hebrews 6:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Hebrews 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11And we desire that each one of you may show the same diligence unto the fulness of hope even to the end:

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And we desire that everyone of you do show the same diligence, etc..] 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 encouragement to other saints: and the persons addressed being “everyone”, this shows the apostle's impartiality in his exhortations, and served to remove all groundless suspicions in particular persons; and the…”
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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
“And--Greek, "But." desire--Greek, "earnestly desire." The language of fatherly affection, rather than command. every one of you--implying that all in the Palestinian churches had not shown the same diligence as some of those whom he praises in Heb 6:10. "He cares alike for great and small, and overlooks none." "Every one of them," even those diligent in acts of LOVE (Heb 6:10), needed to be stimulated to persevere in the same diligence with a view to the full assurance of HOPE unto the end. They needed, besides love, patient perseverance, resting on hope and faith (Heb 10:36; Heb 13:7). Compare "the full assurance of faith," Heb 10:22; Rom 4:21; Th1 1:5. unto the end--the coming of Christ.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And we desire that every one of you - We wish that every member of the church should exhibit the same endeavor to do good until they attain to the full assurance of hope. It is implied here that the full assurance of hope is to be obtained by a persevering effort to lead a holy life. The same diligence - The same strenuous endeavor, the same ardor and zeal. To the full assurance of hope - In order to obtain the full assurance of hope. The word rendered “full assurance,” means firm persuasion, and refers to a state of mind where there is the fullest conviction, or where there is no doubt; see Colossians 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 1:5; Hebrews 10:22; compare Luke 1:1; Romans 4:21; Romans 14:5; 2Ti…”
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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
“But we desire you may show the same diligence unto the end - And therefore we thus speak. To the full assurance of hope - Which you cannot expect, if you abate your diligence. The full assurance of faith relates to present pardon; the full assurance of hope, to future glory. The former is the highest degree of divine evidence that God is reconciled to me in the Son of his love; the latter is the same degree of divine evidence (wrought in the soul by the same immediate inspiration of the Holy Ghost) of persevering grace, and of eternal glory. So much, and no more, as faith every moment "beholds with open face," so much does hope see to all eternity But this assurance of faith and hope is not…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:11 keep on loving others (literally show the same eager commitment): Love of other believers is a hallmark of genuine Christian faith (Jas 2:15-16; 1 Jn 3:16-20). Through diligence and focused commitment, they can make their hope in Christ absolutely certain. Assurance of salvation comes through perseverance.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“we desire: Rom 12:8, Rom 12:11; Co1 15:58; Gal 6:9; Phi 1:9-11, Phi 3:15; Th1 4:10; Th2 3:13; Pe2 1:5-8, Pe2 3:14 to the: Heb 3:6, Heb 3:14, Heb 10:22; Isa 32:17; Col 2:2; Th1 1:5; Pe2 1:10; Jo1 3:14, Jo1 3:19 of hope: Heb 6:18-20; Rom 5:2-5, Rom 8:24, Rom 8:25, Rom 12:12, Rom 15:13; Co1 13:13; Gal 5:5; Col 1:5, Col 1:23; Th2 2:16, Th2 2:17; Pe1 1:3-5, Pe1 1:21; Jo1 3:1-3 unto: Heb 3:6, Heb 3:14, Heb 10:32-35; Mat 24:13; Rev 2:26 Hebrews 6:12”
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