Hebrews 10:23

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Summary

Hebrews 10:23

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Wavering

James 1:6

For

Titus 1:2

General references

Mark 15:38

Bible References

Wavering

But he should ask in faith, without doubting, because the person who doubts [that he will receive wisdom] is like an ocean wave that is driven and tossed by the wind.

For

He did this so that by two unchangeable things [i.e., His promise and His oath], (and it is impossible for God to lie), we, who have fled [to God] for refuge, could be greatly encouraged to take hold of the hope set before us [i.e., the hope of never ending life].

By [having] faith, Sarah herself received the ability to have children, even though she was [sterile, being] past the age of child-bearing, since she considered God faithful to His promise. [Note: Some translations consider "Abraham" to be the subject of this highly controversial verse. See Lightfoot, pages 222-225].

God is faithful [i.e., He will continue working among you] and it is through Him that you were called into the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Every temptation that you have experienced is one that commonly happens to people. But God is dependable and will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability [to cope with it]; [instead] He will provide, along with the temptation, also a way of escaping [it], so you people will be able to endure it.

God, who calls you [into His fellowship] is faithful; He will also do [what He promises].

But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one [Note: The Greek says just "the evil"].

[and provides] hope for never ending life. God, who cannot lie, promised this [life] before the beginning of time,

General references

Then the Temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom.