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But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written unto you in few words.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Bear with (ανεχεσθε). Present middle imperative (some MSS. have ανεχεσθα, infinitive) of ανεχω with the ablative, "hold yourselves…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Suffer the word of exhortation. This refers to the arguments and counsels in this whole epistle—which is, in fact, a practical exhortation…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And I urge you.—Rather, But I exhort you, brothers, bear with the word of exhortation, for indeed it is in few words that I ha…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting c…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“I urge” (GK 4151) seems to mean something more like “I beg you.” There is appeal in it, but also encouragement. The letter has had its share of re…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And I beseech you, etc. Some understand this as if he were soliciting them to hear him; but I take another view. For he mentions,…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And I beseech you, brethren
The apostle closes his epistle to the Hebrews in a very tender and affectionate manner, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

So bad are men, and even believers, because of the remnants of their corruption, that when the most important, comforting doctrine is delivered to …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After showing them how to act regarding their deceased leaders—that is, by continuing in their teachings—the Apostle now shows how to act toward li…

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