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From Dull Hearing to a Dull Life
Commentators note that the word for "sluggish" here is the same one used for being "dull of hearing" in Hebrews 5:11. This reveals a dangerous progression: failing to actively engage with God's truth leads to a lazy and inactive Christian life. The author urges believers to combat this spiritual lethargy with diligent effort.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 6:12
18th Century
Theologian
That you be not slothful. Indolent; inactive. This was what he was especially desirous of guarding them against. By diligent and strenuous…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 6:12
That ye be not sluggish (ινα μη νωθρο γενησθε). Negative final clause with second aorist middle subjunctive of γινομα, "that ye be…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 6:12
19th Century
Bishop
That you be not slothful.—Rather, that you become not sluggish. The same word is used as in Hebrews 5:11; there …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 6:12–15
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore, brothers and sisters, you and I also are to endure patiently, to hold on even to the end, and God's sure promise will never fail us.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 6:12
The writer continues with the purpose behind his instruction: he does not want them to “become lazy.” The readers are to “imitate” those who get th…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 6:12
16th Century
Theologian
But followers, or imitators, etc. He opposes imitation to sluggishness; it is then the same as if he said that constant eagerness…
John Gill
On Hebrews 6:12
17th Century
Pastor
That you be not slothful
With respect to hearing the word, and attendance on every ordinance; with respect to the us…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 6:11–20
17th Century
Minister
The hope referred to here is a confident expectation of good things promised, an expectation that comes through those promises and is accompanied b…