Hebrews 6:11

"For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them."

Key Reflection

In Hebrews 6:11, Paul addresses the congregation's work of love and service to fellow believers, emphasizing that God is faithful and will not overlook their efforts. This encouragement comes in a context where early Christian communities were often faced with trials and persecution; thus, Paul reassures them that their dedication to serving one another will be remembered by God, who will ultimately reward their labors.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 11. And we desire that every one of you. We wish that every member of the church should exhibit the same endeavour 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 endeavour, the same ardour 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 Col 2:2; 1 Th 1:6 Heb 10:22 comp.

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