Parallel Verses New International Version not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching. King James Bible Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Darby Bible Translation not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the custom [is] with some; but encouraging [one another], and by so much the more as ye see the day drawing near. World English Bible not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching. Young's Literal Translation not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as a custom of certain is, but exhorting, and so much the more as ye see the day coming nigh. Hebrews 10:25 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleNot forsaking the assembling of ourselves - Επισυναγωγην ἑαυτων. Whether this means public or private worship is hard to say; but as the word is but once more used in the New Testament, (2 Thessalonians 2:1), and there means the gathering together of the redeemed of the Lord at the day of judgment, it is as likely that it means here private religious meetings, for the purpose of mutual exhortation: and this sense appears the more natural here, because it is evident that the Church was now in a state of persecution, and therefore their meetings were most probably held in private. For fear of persecution, it seems as if some had deserted these meetings, καθως εθος τισιν, as the custom of certain persons is. They had given up these strengthening and instructive means, and the others were in danger of following their example. The day approaching - Την ἡμεραν· That day - the time in which God would come and pour out his judgments on the Jewish nation. We may also apply it to the day of death and the day of judgment. Both of these are approaching to every human being. He who wishes to be found ready will carefully use every means of grace, and particularly the communion of saints, if there be even but two or three in the place where he lives, who statedly meet together in the name of Christ. Those who relinquish Christian communion are in a backsliding state; those who backslide are in danger of apostasy. To prevent this latter, the apostle speaks the awful words following. See at the end of this chapter (Hebrews 10:39 (note)). Treasury of Scripture Knowledge forsaking. John 20:19-29 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week... Jude 1:19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. but. See on ver. Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke to love and to good works: 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Why comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Why comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also you do. *marg: as ye. Philippians 4:5 Let your moderation be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. James 5:8 Be you also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draws near. 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be you therefore sober, and watch to prayer. Library July 17. "By one Offering He Hath Perfected Forever them that are Sanctified" (Heb. x. 14). "By one offering He hath perfected forever them that are sanctified" (Heb. x. 14). Are you missing what belongs to you? He has promised to sanctify you. He has promised sanctification for you by coming to you Himself and being made of God to you sanctification. Jesus is my sanctification. Having Him I have obedience, rest, patience and everything I need. He is alive forevermore. If you have Him nothing can be against you. Your temptations will not be against you; your bad temper will not be against … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth June the Fourteenth the Law in the Heart The Inward Laws Like one of Us. Cross References Matthew 10:15 Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town. John 12:48 There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; the very words I have spoken will condemn them at the last day. Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Romans 13:12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 1 Corinthians 3:13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person's work. Hebrews 3:13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called "Today," so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. Hebrews 10:37 For, "In just a little while, he who is coming will come and will not delay." Jump to Previous Approaching Assembling Custom Drawing Encouraging Exhorting Faith Forsaking Habit Habitually Keeping Manner Meet Meeting Meetings Neglecting Nigh Ourselves Strong Together WayJump to Next Approaching Assembling Custom Drawing Encouraging Exhorting Faith Forsaking Habit Habitually Keeping Manner Meet Meeting Meetings Neglecting Nigh Ourselves Strong Together WayLinks Hebrews 10:25 NIVHebrews 10:25 NLT Hebrews 10:25 ESV Hebrews 10:25 NASB Hebrews 10:25 KJV Hebrews 10:25 Bible Apps Hebrews 10:25 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 10:25 Chinese Bible Hebrews 10:25 French Bible Hebrews 10:25 German Bible Hebrews 10:25 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |