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Growth is Not Optional
Commentators stress that after a certain amount of time as a believer, spiritual growth is expected. The author of Hebrews rebukes his readers because they had been Christians long enough to be teaching others, but instead, they had regressed and needed to relearn the basics. Scholars note the phrase "you have become" indicates a slide backward, warning that in the Christian life, we are either moving forward or slipping back.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 5:12
18th Century
Theologian
For when for the time. This refers to the time that has elapsed since you were converted. You have been Christians long enough to be expec…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 5:12
Teachers (διδασκαλο). Predicate nominative after εινα.
By reason of the time (δια τον χρονον). Alas, what …
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 5:12
19th Century
Bishop
For the time.—Taking into account the time that had elapsed since they became Christians.
Ye have need.—Li…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 5:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
And are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 5:12
The readers had been Christians for long enough to qualify as teachers. This does not necessarily mean that the letter was written to a group of te…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 5:12
16th Century
Theologian
For when for the time ye ought, etc. This reproof contains very sharp goads to rouse the Jews from their sloth. He says that it was unreas…
John Gill
On Hebrews 5:12
17th Century
Pastor
For when for the time you ought to be teachers
These Hebrews had had great advantages; they were not only descended …
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 5:11–14
17th Century
Minister
Dull hearers make the preaching of the gospel difficult, and even those who have some faith may be dull hearers and slow to believe. Much is expect…