Hebrews 6:12

“That ye be not slothful, etc..] With respect to hearing the word, and attendance on every ordinance; with respect to the use of means for the increase of knowledge, faith, and hope; and with respect to ministering to the saints; but on the contrary, should take every opportunity of improvement and doing good: but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises; or things promised; not the land of Canaan, nor the coming of the Messiah; but either grace and salvation by Christ; or eternal Life, which is expressed by a promise, to show that it is not by any works, or merits of men; that it is wholly of grace, and shall certainly be enjoyed: and it is expressed in the…”

“be not--Greek, "become not." In Heb 5:11, he said, "Ye have become dull (Greek, 'slothful') of hearing"; here he warns them not to become "slothful absolutely," namely, also in mind and deed. He will not become slothful who keeps always the end in view; hope is the means of ensuring this. followers--Greek, "imitators"; so in Eph 5:1, Greek; Co1 11:1. patience--Greek, "long-suffering endurance." There is the long-suffering patience, or endurance of love, Co1 13:4, and that of faith, Heb 6:15. them who . . . inherit the promises--Greek, "who are inheriting," &c.; to whom the promises are their inheritance. Not that they have actually entered on the perfect inheritance, which Heb 11:13, Heb…”

“That ye be not slothful - Indolent; inactive. This was what he was especially desirous of guarding them against. By diligent and strenuous effort only could they secure themselves from the danger of apostasy. But followers - Imitators - that you may live as they lived. Of them who through faith and patience - By faith, or confidence in God, and by patience in suffering - referring to those who in times of trial had remained faithful to God, and had been admitted to heaven. In Hebrews 11:0, the apostle has given a long list of such persevering and faithful friends of God; see the notes on that chapter. The promise - The promise of heaven. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Inherited the promises - The promised rest; paradise. Hebrews 6:13”

“6:12 A focused commitment (6:10-11) is the antidote to being spiritually dull (5:11-12). By loving God and others, we follow the example of great people of the faith. The author puts a great deal of emphasis on both faith and endurance as normal requirements for God’s people (see 11:4-38).”

“ye: Heb 5:11 \*Gr: Pro 12:24, Pro 13:4, Pro 15:19, Pro 18:9, Pro 24:30-34; Mat 25:26; Rom 12:11; Pe2 1:10 but: Heb 12:1, Heb 13:7; Sol 1:8; Jer 6:16; Rom 4:12; Jam 5:10, Jam 5:11; Pe1 3:5, Pe1 3:6 faith: Heb 6:15, Heb 10:36, Heb 11:8-16; Luk 8:15; Rom 2:7, Rom 8:25, Rom 8:26; Th1 1:3; Rev 13:10, Rev 14:12 inherit: Heb 1:14, Heb 10:36, Heb 11:9, Heb 11:17, Heb 11:33; Mat 22:32; Luk 16:22, Luk 20:37, Luk 20:38; Jo1 2:25; Rev 14:13 Hebrews 6:13”