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Hebrews 6:11
We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The anonymous author of Hebrews writes to Jewish believers at risk of apostasy, placing this exhortation between God's faithfulness (v.10) and the call to imitate those who inherit by faith and patience (v.12).
The words — σπουδὴν (spoudēn) is the noun that carries the verse: earnestness, a sustained running effort rather than a single act of will. The verb epithumoumen ("we desire") is strong, marking the author's own stake in the readers' perseverance.
The thread — 2 Peter 1:5 echoes the demand to "make every effort" in building up faith; Hebrews 3:6 ties holding fast to confidence and hope to the same house of God.
Why it lands — It asks for a specific, measurable thing: that the reader's diligence not lapse before the finish line, because the certainty of their hope depends on it.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
Cross-references
- 2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
- Romans 5:2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
- Hebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
- Hebrews 3:14 We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
- 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
- Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
- Hebrews 10:32 Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.
- 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.
- Revelation 2:26 And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations.
- Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.