Hebrews 6:15
And in this way, by enduring patiently, he secured the promise.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
In Context
14saying: “Blessing, I shall bless you, and multiplying, I shall multiply you.”
Cross References
Genesis 12:2And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and magnify your name, and you will be blessed.
Genesis 17:16And I will bless her, and from her I will give you a son, whom I will bless, and he will be among the nations, and the kings of the peoples will rise from him.”
Exodus 1:7the sons of Israel increased, and they multiplied like seedlings. And having been strengthened exceedingly, they filled the land.
Romans 4:17in whom he believed, who revives the dead and who calls those things that do not exist into existence. For it is written: “I have established you as the father of many nations.”
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 6:10-20
Cautions against Apostasy; The Divine Promise and Oath. ( a. d. 62.) 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who… Read the whole commentary →