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Heb 6:10. Οὐ γὰρ ἄδικος, for God is not unrighteous) i.e. He is entirely just and good.-ἀγάπης, of love) He is treating of hope, Heb 6:11 : of faith, Heb 6:12 : of love in this verse. So Paul, 1Co 13:13, and elsewhere often; likewise below, ch. Heb 10:22-24. He lays hold of their love, as an occasion for sharpening their faith and hope.-ἐνεδείξασθε, you have shown) Even where hope is somewhat small, from whatever cause, in present circumstances, the past is often calculated to be of great advantage: Rev 3:10. Paul uses the same word, 2Co 8:24.-εἰς τὸ ὀνόμα αὐτοῦ, toward His name) In like manner the Hebrews use שׁם. Comp. 3Jn 1:7; Mat 10:41. The name of GOD excites true love.-διακονήσαντες τοῖς ἁγίοις, in that ye have ministered to the saints) This is the phraseology of Paul, Rom 15:25; 1Co 16:15. It was to the poor saints at Jerusalem that the ministry of beneficence was afforded: it was the brethren in Greece and Asia who afforded it. See the passages quoted. It thus frequently happens with Paul, that although he be speaking to Jews and Gentiles indiscriminately, he nevertheless employs those motives which affected either party in particular.