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Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — An unnamed author writes to a Jewish-Christian community under pressure to lapse back into synagogue practice. This verse sits in a cluster of communal imperatives (10:23–25) urging perseverance as "the Day" nears.
The words — παροξυσμὸν (paroxusmon) is the noun form of a verb meaning to sharpen a blade or provoke to anger; it carries intensity well beyond gentle encouragement. The BSB's "spur" captures that edge; the Greek demands deliberate provocation, not soft exhortation.
The thread — The pairing of love with concrete deeds echoes 1 John 3:18 ("love not in word and speech, but in action and truth") and Hebrews 13:1 ("continue in brotherly love"). 1 Thessalonians 5:11 uses the same mutual-encouragement frame without the sharpening intensity of paroxusmon.
Why it lands — The verb κατανοῶμεν (katanoōmen, "we may think") makes the act deliberate: you must work out how to press others toward love and good deeds, as though it will not happen by default. The verse asks for a reader who is intentionally provocative in the life of the community, not merely well-meaning.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
Cross-references
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
- 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.
- Hebrews 13:1 Continue in brotherly love.
- Galatians 5:13 For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
- Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
- Titus 3:8 This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12 And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,
- 1 Timothy 6:18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
- Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
- 1 Corinthians 10:33 as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.