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href="/bsb/hebrews/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/hebrews/6.htm">New International Version</a> We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized. <a href="/nlt/hebrews/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true. <a href="/esv/hebrews/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, <a href="/bsb/hebrews/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. <a href="/blb/hebrews/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And we desire each of you to show the same earnestness, toward the full assurance of the hope unto the end, <a href="/kjv/hebrews/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/6.htm">New King James Version</a> And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And we desire that each one of you demonstrate the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, <a href="/nasb/hebrews/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, <a href="/lsb/hebrews/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, <a href="/amp/hebrews/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And we desire for each one of you to show the same diligence [all the way through] so as to realize and enjoy the full assurance of hope until the end, <a href="/csb/hebrews/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now we desire each of you to demonstrate the same diligence for the full assurance of your hope until the end, <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now we want each of you to demonstrate the same diligence for the final realization of your hope, <a href="/asv/hebrews/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And we desire that each one of you may show the same diligence unto the fulness of hope even to the end: <a href="/cev/hebrews/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We wish each of you would always be eager to show how strong and lasting your hope really is. <a href="/erv/hebrews/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And we desire that each one of you may shew the same diligence unto the fulness of hope even to the end: <a href="/gwt/hebrews/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We want each of you to prove that you're working hard so that you will remain confident until the end. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Our great desire is that each of you keep up your eagerness to the end, so that the things you hope for will come true. <a href="/isv/hebrews/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> But we want each of you to continue to be diligent to the very end, in order to give full assurance to your hope. <a href="/msb/hebrews/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. <a href="/net/hebrews/6.htm">NET Bible</a> But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end, <a href="/nheb/hebrews/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> We desire that each one of you may show the same diligence to the fullness of hope even to the end, <a href="/wbt/hebrews/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And we desire every one of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end: <a href="/wey/hebrews/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But we long for each of you to continue to manifest the same earnestness, with a view to your enjoying fulness of hope to the very End; <a href="/web/hebrews/6.htm">World English Bible</a> We desire that each one of you may show the same diligence to the fullness of hope even to the end, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and we desire each one of you to show the same diligence, to the full assurance of the hope to the end, <a href="/blb/hebrews/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And we desire each of you to show the same earnestness, toward the full assurance of the hope unto the end, <a href="/ylt/hebrews/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and we desire each one of you the same diligence to shew, unto the full assurance of the hope unto the end, <a href="/slt/hebrews/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And we desire each of you to show the same earnestness to the complete certainty of hope to the end:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And we desire that every one of you shew forth the same carefulness to the accomplishing of hope unto the end: <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet we desire that each one of you display the same solicitude toward the fulfillment of hope, even unto the end, <a href="/nabre/hebrews/6.htm">New American Bible</a> We earnestly desire each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of hope until the end, <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And we want each one of you to show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope to the very end,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> We desire that every one of you show the same diligence toward the fulfillment of your hope, even unto the end, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But we desire that each one of you have this diligence for the perfection of your hope until the end,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But we desire every one of you to show the same diligence, in order to have your hope fully assured to the end: <a href="/godbey/hebrews/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But we desire each one of you to exhibit the same diligence unto the full assurance of hope unto the end: <a href="/haweis/hebrews/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But we earnestly desire that every one of you do manifest the same diligence, in order to obtain the full assurance of hope unto the end: <a href="/mace/hebrews/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but we desire that every one of you may shew the same concern, continuing to discharge the condition upon which your hopes are founded: that ye be not unactive, <a href="/wey/hebrews/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But we long for each of you to continue to manifest the same earnestness, with a view to your enjoying fulness of hope to the very End; <a href="/worrell/hebrews/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And we desire that each of you show forth the same diligence to the full assurance of the hope to the end; <a href="/worsley/hebrews/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And we desire that every one of you would shew the same diligence to acquire the full assurance of hope even unto the end: <a href="/parallel/hebrews/6-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=885" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/6.htm">A Call to Maturity</a> …10For 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. 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1937.htm" title="1937: Epithymoumen (V-PIA-1P) -- To long for, covet, lust after, set the heart upon. From epi and thumos; to set the heart upon, i.e. Long for.">We want</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekaston (Adj-AMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">each</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of you</a> <a href="/greek/1731.htm" title="1731: endeiknysthai (V-PNM) -- To show forth, prove. From en and deiknuo; to indicate.">to show</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">this</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">same</a> <a href="/greek/4710.htm" title="4710: spoudēn (N-AFS) -- (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. From speudo; speed, i.e. despatch, eagerness, earnestness.">diligence</a> <a href="/greek/891.htm" title="891: achri (Prep) -- As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.">to</a> <a href="/greek/5056.htm" title="5056: telous (N-GNS) -- (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. ">the very end,</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">in order to make</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">your</a> <a href="/greek/1680.htm" title="1680: elpidos (N-GFS) -- Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence.">hope</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4136.htm" title="4136: plērophorian (N-AFS) -- Full assurance, conviction, confidence. From plerophoreo; entire confidence.">sure.</a> 12Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a> I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">2 Peter 1:10-11</a> Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble, / and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23</a> if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3</a> and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a> For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a> Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. <a href="/james/1-4.htm">James 1:4</a> Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. <a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">2 Timothy 4:7-8</a> I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a> Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/romans/8-25.htm">Romans 8:25</a> But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. <a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">1 John 3:3</a> And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. <a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a> But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10</a> Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a> But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end:we desire.<a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8,11</a> Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness… <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.<a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a> And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.to the.<a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6,14</a> But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end… <a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Hebrews 10:22</a> Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.<a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17</a> And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.of hope.<a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18-20</a> That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: … <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Romans 5:2-5</a> By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God… <a href="/romans/8-24.htm">Romans 8:24,25</a> For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? … unto.<a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6,14</a> But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end… <a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Hebrews 10:32-35</a> But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions; … <a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a> But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/3-14.htm">Assurance</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-11.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-11.htm">Diligence</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">Earnestness</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-8.htm">End</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Enjoying</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-1.htm">Full</a> <a href="/colossians/2-10.htm">Fullness</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">Fulness</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">High</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Order</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-17.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-9.htm">Realizing</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm">Show</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-9.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Assurance</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">Diligence</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">Earnestness</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-10.htm">Enjoying</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Full</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Fullness</a> <a href="/genesis/48-19.htm">Fulness</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-20.htm">High</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-8.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Order</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/genesis/38-16.htm">Realizing</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">Show</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 6</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/6-1.htm">He exhorts not to fall back from the faith;</a> 11. <a href="/hebrews/6-11.htm">but to be steadfast,</a> 12. <a href="/hebrews/6-12.htm">diligent, and patient to wait upon God;</a> 13. <a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">because God is most sure in his promise.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/hebrews/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>We want each of you This phrase indicates a personal and communal appeal. The author of Hebrews is addressing a collective group, likely Jewish Christians, emphasizing individual responsibility within the community. The use of "we" suggests a shared leadership or apostolic authority, possibly including figures like Paul or other early church leaders. This communal aspect reflects the early church's emphasis on unity and mutual encouragement, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>.to show this same diligence Diligence here refers to the earnestness and perseverance in faith and good works. The context of <a href="/hebrews/6.htm">Hebrews 6</a> includes warnings against falling away and encouragement to mature in faith. This diligence is a call to active faith, reminiscent of <a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a>, which states that faith without works is dead. The early church faced persecution, making perseverance a crucial aspect of their spiritual journey.to the very end This phrase underscores the necessity of perseverance in the Christian life. The "end" can be interpreted as the end of one's life or the return of Christ, aligning with the eschatological hope found throughout the New Testament. The call to endure is echoed in <a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a>, where Jesus states that those who endure to the end will be saved. This reflects the historical context of trials and the need for steadfastness.in order to make your hope sure Hope in the biblical sense is a confident expectation based on God's promises. The assurance of hope is a central theme in Hebrews, particularly in the context of the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ. This hope is not wishful thinking but is anchored in the character and promises of God, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Hebrews 6:19</a>, which describes hope as an anchor for the soul. The assurance of hope is tied to the faithfulness of God, who fulfills His promises, as demonstrated throughout biblical history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_author_of_hebrews.htm">The Author of Hebrews</a> Traditionally attributed to Paul, though the exact authorship is uncertain. The author writes with authority and deep understanding of Jewish traditions and Christian theology. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_recipients.htm">The Recipients</a> Early Jewish Christians who were familiar with the Old Testament and were facing persecution and temptation to revert to Judaism. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_context_of_hebrews.htm">The Context of Hebrews</a> The letter addresses the superiority of Christ and encourages perseverance in faith amidst trials.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/diligence_in_faith.htm">Diligence in Faith</a> The Greek word for "diligence" (spoud?) implies earnestness and zeal. Believers are encouraged to pursue their faith with intentionality and vigor. <a href="/topical/a/assurance_of_hope.htm">Assurance of Hope</a> The assurance of hope is not passive but requires active participation in faith. This assurance is rooted in the promises of God and the work of Christ. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_to_the_end.htm">Perseverance to the End</a> The phrase "to the very end" underscores the necessity of enduring faith. Believers are called to remain steadfast, reflecting the perseverance of Christ. <a href="/topical/c/community_encouragement.htm">Community Encouragement</a> The communal aspect of "each of you" suggests that believers should encourage one another in their spiritual journey, fostering a supportive faith community. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_purpose.htm">Living with Purpose</a> The call to diligence and assurance of hope invites believers to live with purpose, aligning their lives with God's will and promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 6</a> <a href="/q/is_enduring_to_the_end_our_salvation.htm">Does enduring to the end ensure our salvation?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_free_will_justify_evil.htm">Will you heed the warnings and remain faithful?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_christianity's_two_resurrections.htm">What are the first and second resurrections in Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_passivity.htm">What does the Bible say about being passive?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Full assurance.--Rather, fulness (full productiveness) of hope (<a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm" title="Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.">Hebrews 10:22</a>). His desire is that the zeal which they have manifested in works of love may be directed toward the attainment of the full harvest of Christian hope--may be shown until the very end (<a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm" title="But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end.">Hebrews 3:6</a>; <a href="/hebrews/3-14.htm" title="For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end;">Hebrews 3:14</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - But (however hopeful may be your charity, still more is needed) we desire (ἐπιθυμοῦμεν - expressing earnest desire - οὐκ ἔιπε θέλω ἀλλ ὅ πατρικῆς ἤν φιλοστοργίᾳς καὶ πλέον τοῦ θέλειν ἐπιθυμοῦμεν, Chrysostom) that every one of you (all of you without exception) do show the same diligence unto the full assurance (or simply fullness; for the meaning of πληροφορία, cf. <a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Hebrews 10:22</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:5</a>; <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Colossians 2:2</a>) of hope even to the end (i.e. evince the same diligence in this regard as you have already shown in your works of charity: "eandem in spe et fide quam in amore," Bengel). <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/6-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>We want Ἐπιθυμοῦμεν (Epithymoumen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1937.htm">Strong's 1937: </a> To long for, covet, lust after, set the heart upon. From epi and thumos; to set the heart upon, i.e. Long for. each ἕκαστον (hekaston) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. of you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. to show ἐνδείκνυσθαι (endeiknysthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle <a href="/greek/strongs_1731.htm">Strong's 1731: </a> To show forth, prove. From en and deiknuo; to indicate. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. same αὐτὴν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. diligence σπουδὴν (spoudēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4710.htm">Strong's 4710: </a> (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. From speudo; 'speed', i.e. despatch, eagerness, earnestness. to ἄχρι (achri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_891.htm">Strong's 891: </a> As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. [the very] end, τέλους (telous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5056.htm">Strong's 5056: </a> (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. so that πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. [your] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hope ἐλπίδος (elpidos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1680.htm">Strong's 1680: </a> Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. may be fully assured. πληροφορίαν (plērophorian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4136.htm">Strong's 4136: </a> Full assurance, conviction, confidence. 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