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Your Unchanging Anchor
Commentators emphasize that this verse contrasts the passing of earthly leaders with the eternal stability of Jesus. While people, leaders, and circumstances change, Christ's character, promises, and power remain constant. This provides a firm foundation for your faith, giving you security and encouragement no matter what you face.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 13:8
18th Century
Theologian
Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, etc. As this stands in our common translation, it conveys an idea which is not in the original. It would…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yea and forever (Ιησους Χριστος εχθες κα σημερον ο αυτος κα εις τους αιωνας). There …
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 13:8
19th Century
Bishop
Jesus Christ the same . . .—Rather, Jesus Christ is yesterday and today the same; yes, and also for ever. Their earlier g…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 13:6–8
19th Century
Preacher
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Remember them which have the rule over you, wh…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 13:8
In this profound and wonderfully succinct verse, the writer’s thoughts turn again to Christ. Earthly leaders come and go, but one is always there. …
John Calvin
On Hebrews 13:8
16th Century
Theologian
Jesus Christ the same, etc. The only way by which we can persevere in the right faith is to hold to the foundation and not depart from it …
John Gill
On Hebrews 13:8
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and for ever .
] Who is the substance of the word spoken by the above m…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 13:7–15
17th Century
Minister
The instructions and examples of ministers who honorably and comfortably concluded their testimony should be particularly remembered by survivors. …