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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Hebrews 10:32

18th Century

Theologian

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…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Hebrews 10:32

Call to remembrance (αναμιμνησκεσθε). Present middle imperative of αναμιμνησκω, as in 2 Corinthians 7:15 "remind yours…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Hebrews 10:32

19th Century

Bishop

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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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Hebrews 10:32–33

19th Century

Preacher

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Hebrews 10:32

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…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Hebrews 10:32

16th Century

Theologian

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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John Gill

John Gill

On Hebrews 10:32

17th Century

Pastor

But call to remembrance the former days
The words may be considered either as a declaration of what they had done, a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Hebrews 10:32–39

17th Century

Minister

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…