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A Sermon in a Letter
Commentators explain that when the author asks his readers to 'bear with the word of exhortation,' he is referring to the entire letter of Hebrews. He views his writing as a sermon-like appeal, filled with encouragement, warnings, and teaching. He is asking them to receive the whole message with patience and an open heart.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 13:22
18th Century
Theologian
Suffer the word of exhortation. This refers to the arguments and counsels in this whole epistle—which is, in fact, a practical exhortation…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 13:22
Bear with (ανεχεσθε). Present middle imperative (some MSS. have ανεχεσθα, infinitive) of ανεχω with the ablative, "hold yourselves…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 13:22
19th Century
Bishop
And I urge you.—Rather, But I exhort you, brothers, bear with the word of exhortation, for indeed it is in few words that I ha…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 13:20–25
19th Century
Preacher
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting c…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 13:22
“I urge” (GK 4151) seems to mean something more like “I beg you.” There is appeal in it, but also encouragement. The letter has had its share of re…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 13:22
16th Century
Theologian
And I beseech you, etc. Some understand this as if he were soliciting them to hear him; but I take another view. For he mentions,…
John Gill
On Hebrews 13:22
17th Century
Pastor
And I beseech you, brethren
The apostle closes his epistle to the Hebrews in a very tender and affectionate manner, …
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 13:22–25
17th Century
Minister
So bad are men, and even believers, because of the remnants of their corruption, that when the most important, comforting doctrine is delivered to …