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Hebrews 10:26

Hebrews 10:26
For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He that despised Moses' law,.... By breaking it wilfully, and presumptuously, for which there was no sacrifice; meaning the law which Moses was the minister of not the author; and it respects the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth - If after we are converted and become true Christians we should apostatize, it would be impossible to be recovered…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For if we sin wilfully - If we deliberately, for fear of persecution or from any other motive, renounce the profession of the Gospel and the Author of that Gospel, after having received the knowledge…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 10:19-39

I. Here the apostle sets forth the dignities of the gospel state. It is fit that believers should know the honours and privileges that Christ has procured for them, that, while they take the comfort,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

A solemn Warning of the Peril of Wilful Apostasy

26. For if we sin wilfully) The word "wilfully" stands in contrast with sins of weakness, ignorance and error in Heb 5:2. If the writer meant to say…