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Furthermore (ειτα). The next step in the argument .
We had (ειχομεν). Imperfect indicative of customary ac…

Furthermore. As an additional consideration to encourage us to receive discipline with submi ion, the argument in this verse is derived fr…

Furthermore we have had fathers.—Rather, Furthermore we had the fathers of our flesh as chasteners (i.e.,

If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisemen…

The writer appeals to the practice and result of discipline exercised in the human family. He and his readers experienced discipline from their fat…

Furthermore, we have had fathers of our flesh, etc. This comparison has several parts:

Furthermore, we have had fathers of our flesh
Earthly parents; who are so called, because they are the immediate cau…

The persevering obedience of faith in Christ was the race set before the Hebrews, in which they must either win the crown of glory, or have everlas…

Having exhorted them to endure evil patiently, according to the example of the ancient fathers and Christ, the Apostle now exhorts them to do the s…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson