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But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings;
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Remember God's Past Grace
Commentators explain that the author urges his readers to intentionally recall their "former days." Remembering how God sustained them through severe persecution right after their conversion serves as a powerful encouragement. This memory is not for nostalgia, but to fuel their courage and resolve to persevere through their current trials, reminding them of the grace they have already experienced.
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Hebrews
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But call to remembrance the former days. It would seem from this that at the time when the apostle wrote this epistle, they were suffering…
Call to remembrance (αναμιμνησκεσθε). Present middle imperative of αναμιμνησκω, as in 2 Corinthians 7:15 "remind yours…
19th Century
Anglican
In the last six verses, the writer has reinforced his exhortation by an appeal to the danger of falling away and the dreadful consequences of unfai…
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Baptist
In which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great fight of afflictions; partly, while you were made a gazing stock both by reproaches a…
The author does not class his friends among those who go back on their Christian profession. He begins by inviting them to contemplate the days jus…
16th Century
Protestant
But call to remembrance, etc. To stimulate them and rouse their eagerness to go forward, he reminds them of the evidences of piet…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But call to remembrance the former days The words may be considered either as a declaration of what they had done, a…
Many and various afflictions united against the early Christians, and they had a great conflict. The Christian spirit is not a selfish spirit; it l…
13th Century
Catholic
After exhorting them with sobering reasons to cling to Christ by faith, hope, and love, the Apostle now offers pleasant reasons, like a good physic…
