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Hebrews 6:10

King James Version (KJV)

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Hebrews 6:10

Verse 10 of 20

Scripture focus

For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

Hebrews 6:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 6:10

Theological / Devotional

God is not unrighteous. An appeal to the justice and equity of God.

To forget. God does not forget any act of kindness, however small. It is all recorded, and will be taken into account in the day of judgment. A cup of cold water is not forgotten (Matt. 10:42); the tear of sorrow or sympathy is remembered and recorded (cf. Ps. 56:8).

Labour. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the omission of this word.

Toward his name. That is, toward Him. “Name” here, as often, stands for person (cf. on Ps. 7:17).

Ministered to the saints. This may seem a small matter to mention, when there are so many weightier matters that call for attention. Help in time of distress, a night’s lodging, food and drink for the wayfarer, hospitality and kindness — these are all recorded in the book of God. And God is not forgetful of such acts of kindness (cf. Matt. 10:42 ; 25:31—40).

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