Hebrews 6:10
“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.”
Hebrews 6:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shewn in his name, you who have ministered, and do minister to the saints.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.
- DARBYDarby
- For God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye have shewn to his name, having ministered to the saints, and still ministering.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- 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.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the labour of the love, that ye shewed to His name, having ministered to the saints and ministering;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- 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.
Context: Hebrews 6
8But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
9But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
10For 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.
11And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
About Hebrews 6: Persevering in Faith
This chapter encourages readers to persevere in their faith and to not give up hope. The author also emphasizes the importance of living a life of good works.
Commentary
Hebrews 6 is a powerful reminder of the importance of perseverance in the Christian faith. The author of Hebrews encourages believers to press on in their faith, despite the difficulties they may face. He warns against falling away from the faith, as it is impossible to renew a relationship with God once it has been broken.