That ye be not sluggish (ινα μη νωθρο γενησθε). Negative final clause with second aorist middle subjunctive of γινομα, "that ye be…

That you be not slothful. Indolent; inactive. This was what he was especially desirous of guarding them against. By diligent and strenuous…

That you be not slothful.—Rather, that you become not sluggish. The same word is used as in Hebrews 5:11; there …

Therefore, brothers and sisters, you and I also are to endure patiently, to hold on even to the end, and God's sure promise will never fail us.

The writer continues with the purpose behind his instruction: he does not want them to “become lazy.” The readers are to “imitate” those who get th…

But followers, or imitators, etc. He opposes imitation to sluggishness; it is then the same as if he said that constant eagerness…

That you be not slothful
With respect to hearing the word, and attendance on every ordinance; with respect to the us…

The hope referred to here is a confident expectation of good things promised, an expectation that comes through those promises and is accompanied b…

Because the Apostle had said many seemingly harsh things about their state, he now writes to keep them from despair, showing the intention he had i…