Hebrews 6:10

A Call to Maturity · Hebrews 6:1–12
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Translations

Modern
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
Traditional
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
Literal
For God is not unjust to forget your work and the love that you showed for His name, having ministered to the saints, and still ministering.
Latin
Non enim injustus Deus, ut obliviscatur operis vestri, et dilectionis, quam ostendistis in nomine ipsius, qui ministrastis sanctis, et ministratis.

Original

Greek
English
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

Notes

He will not forget your work: By showing love for God and his people, your actions prove your true connection with God (Romans 2:6–7; 1 Corinthians 3:13–15; James 2:14–20). God remembers (Exodus 2:24; 1 Chronicles 16:15; Psalm 106:45) and recognizes those who truly belong to him.

After giving a strong warning to his hearers (Hebrews 6:4–8), the author now softens it by calling them beloved. He shows confidence in them and offers more encouragement.

After starting to talk about the role of Jesus as high priest (Hebrews 5:1–10), the author addresses the audience with several encouragements (5:11–6:20). This change in the sermon or speech aimed to capture the listeners' attention.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Melchisedec Saints

Topics

Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Diligence: Labors of Love Diligence: Required by God in Labours of Love Fairness God: Faithfulness of Good Works: Called: Works and Labours of Love Good Works: God Remembers Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: God Never Forgets Love to Man is an Active Principle Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Ministering to the Wants of Others Love: 0F Man for Jesus Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Perseverance in Well-Doing: Leads to Assurance of Hope Salvation: Saints: Evidence, by Works Service Works: Good: God Remembers Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To