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For we don`t have here an enduring city, but we seek that which is to come.
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Your True Home Isn't Here
Commentators unanimously affirm that this verse defines the Christian's identity as a "stranger and pilgrim" on earth. Like Abraham, believers are not meant to find ultimate comfort or build a permanent home in this world. Scholars like Charles Spurgeon and John Calvin urge readers not to "build your nest" here, as everything earthly is temporary. Your true, permanent citizenship and "abiding city" are in heaven.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For here we have no continuing city, etc. We do not regard this as our final home, or our fixed abode, and we should be willing to bear re…
An abiding city (μενουσαν πολιν). Jerusalem has lost its charm for followers of Christ. Vincent rightly argues that the Epistle mu…
19th Century
Anglican
In this verse there seems to be a union of two thoughts:
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Baptist
For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp. Wherefore Je…
The writer reinforces his appeal to go to Jesus by reminding Christians that they have no stake in any earthly city, Jewish or otherwise. For peopl…
16th Century
Protestant
For here we have no continuing city, etc. He further extends the 'going forth' that he had mentioned, meaning that as strangers a…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For here have we no continuing city Neither for religious worship, the city of Jerusalem being quickly to be destroy…
The instructions and examples of ministers who honorably and comfortably concluded their testimony should be particularly remembered by survivors. …
13th Century
Catholic
After exhorting them to follow the example and way of life of those who have departed, the Apostle now warns them to continue in their teaching. In…
