Hebrews 6:11

11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.

Hebrews 6:11 in Other Translations

11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

11 And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end,

11 Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true.

11 And now I want each of you to extend that same intensity toward a full-bodied hope, and keep at it till the finish.

11 And we desire that each one of you may show the same diligence unto the fulness of hope even to the end:

11 We want each of you to prove that you're working hard so that you will remain confident until the end.

11 Now we want each of you to demonstrate the same diligence for the final realization of your hope,

11 We want each of you to be faithful to the very end. We want you to be sure of what you hope for.

Hebrews 6:11 Meaning and Commentary

Hebrews 6:11

And we desire that everyone of you do show the same
diligence
In the constant exercise of the graces of faith and love, and in ministering to the necessities of the saints: there is a spiritual labour, diligence, and industry to be used by the saints; and former diligence is a motive to future; and is a means of attaining to full assurance, as appears by what follows; and this is to be shown for the glory of God, for the evidence of the above graces, and for an example and encouragement to other saints: and the persons addressed being "everyone", this shows the apostle's impartiality in his exhortations, and served to remove all groundless suspicions in particular persons; and the manner of his addressing them shows his hearty concern for their welfare, his mildness and gentleness towards them, and his design to encourage them to go forward; and that his exhortation might have the greater weight, he uses the plural "we"; and this exhortation, put in this form, moreover shows that what he had said before had no tendency in some things to encourage despair, or in others carelessness and indolence: and what he had in view in the whole was, that they might arrive to the full assurance of hope unto the end;
not only that they might keep up an hope, but attain to the full assurance of it; as to interest in the love and grace of God; in the covenant of grace, its blessings and promises; in God, as a covenant God and Father; in Christ, as a Saviour and Redeemer; and as to the truth of the work of grace upon their souls, and their right and meetness for the possession of eternal glory and happiness: the phrase, "unto the end", may either respect the continuance of the grace of assurance; or refer to the showing forth of their diligence and industry in ministering to the saints, as they had done, to the end of their lives.

Hebrews 6:11 In-Context

9 Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation.

10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.

12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

13 When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself,

Cross References

• 1. S Hebrews 3:6