Hebrews 10:23

A Call to Persevere · Hebrews 10:19–39
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Translations

Modern
Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
Traditional
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
Literal
We should hold fast to the confession of our hope, unwavering; for the One having promised is faithful.
Latin
…teneamus spei nostræ confessionem indeclinabilem (fidelis enim est qui repromisit),

Original

Greek
English
Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

Notes

We should firmly hold on to the hope we affirm, that Christ's death helps us have a right relationship with God.

The author of Hebrews repeats words and ideas from Hebrews 4:14–16 to highlight and summarize the main section (4:14–10:18). This also introduces the advice that follows. The message of Hebrews is clear: The new covenant, established by the superior work of Jesus, provides a better foundation for approaching God and staying strong in the Christian faith.

Parallels

Jude 1:17–23

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Day of Atonement Hebrews, Letter to the Prayer

Topics

Attending Church Being Faithful Character: Firmness of Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Constancy in Profession Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Encouraging One Another Faithful God: Faithfulness of God's Faithfulness Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Prayer: Answer To, Promise Promises Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Stability of Character Steadfastness: should be Manifested in Holding Fast Our Profession The Faithfulness of God: Manifested in Fulfilling his Promises The Promises of God: God is Faithful To War with Steadfastness in the Faith Warfare of Saints: To be Carried On with Steadfastness in the Faith Wavering