36. patience — Greek, "waiting endurance," or "enduring perseverance": the kindred Greek verb in the Septuagint, :- , is translated, " wait for it" (compare :- ). after ye have done the will of God —"that whereas ye have done the will of God" hitherto ( Hebrews 10:32-35 ), ye may now show also patient, persevering endurance, and so "receive the promise," that is, the promised reward: eternal life and bliss commensurate with our work of faith and love ( Hebrews 6:10-12 ). We must not only do, but also suffer ( Hebrews 6:10-58.6.12- : ). God first uses the active talents of His servants; then polishes the other side of the stone, making the passive graces shine, patience, meekness, c. It may be also translated, "That ye may do the will of God, and receive," &c. [ALFORD]: "patience" itself is a further and a persevering doing of "God's will" otherwise it would be profitless and no real grace ( Matthew 7:21 ). We should look, not merely for individual bliss now and at death, but for the great and general consummation of bliss of all saints, both in body and soul. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-37" class="com-number"
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