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Hebrews 6:1

Hebrews 6:1
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ,.... The Gospel is the doctrine of Christ, and is so called, because Christ, as God, is the author of it; as Mediator, he received it from…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Therefore - “Since, as was stated in the previous chapter, you ought to be capable of comprehending the higher doctrines of religion; since those doctrines are adapted to those who have been for a…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Therefore - Because ye have been so indolent, slow of heart, and have still so many advantages.

Leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ - Ceasing to continue in the state of babes, who must…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 6:1-8

We have here the apostle's advice to the Hebrews - that they would grow up from a state of childhood to the fullness of the stature of the new man in Christ. He declares his readiness to assist them…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ Lit., "leaving the discourse of the beginning of Christ," i.e. getting beyondthe earliest principles of Christian teaching. He does not of course mean…