Hebrews 6:15

And so by patiently waiting, Abraham obtained the promise.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

In Context

14Surely I will bless you, and bless you; I will increase you, and increase you.

16I am referring to the oath because men swear by what is greater than themselves, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

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Cross References

Romans 4:17as it is written, I have made you a 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 →

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