Hebrews 6:13
For when God make the promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself, saying.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
In Context
14Surely I will bless you, and bless you; I will increase you, and increase you.
Cross References
Luke 1:73"The oath which he swore to Abraham, our forefather,
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 →