Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Hebrews 6:10

"for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister." — Hebrews 6:10 (ASV)

This verse begins with the Greek word meaning “for” and introduces the grounds for his confidence—a confidence that rests basically on God’s constancy. In a masterly understatement the writer refers to God as “not unjust.” It is the character of God as the perfectly just judge of all that gives rise to the author’s confidence. This God will not forget what the readers have done. The statement is not an intrusion of a doctrine of salvation by works. Rather, the Christian profession of the readers had been more than formal, and they had shown in changed lives what that profession meant. This, the writer is saying, would not go unnoticed with God. He adds, “And the love you have shown him.” The following words show that it is deeds of kindness to people that are in mind. Such deeds, proceeding from loving hearts as they do, demonstrate that the doers have a real affection for God. Showing love to others is proof for a real love for God (cf. 1Jn 4:19-21). These Christians have served God’s people in the past, and they continue with this kind of service.