Hebrews 6:11-12 And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end:… When Hannibal had defeated the Romans upon the plains of Italy, nothing was wanted but a determined spirit of perseverance to give him the possession of Rome itself. But, flushed with their victory, the Carthaginians spent the time in rioting on the spoils which should have been employed in pushing their conquests. In the meantime the Romans collected their whole strength, and soon proved more than a match for their terrible invaders. Our foe is wily and powerful, and we can only maintain our ground against him by pushing forward our conquests. (G. Peck, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:WEB: We desire that each one of you may show the same diligence to the fullness of hope even to the end, |
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