Hebrews 6:12 (WEB)
that you won’t be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherited the promises.
Fathers and councils · 4
John Chrysostom
“Why then did we say these things? ( Ver.” — the author cites it
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Ambrose of Milan
“For which reason the Apostle Paul wishes that we should be imitators of them, who, as he says, “by faith and patience” possess the promises made to Abraham, who by patience was found worthy to receive and to possess the grace of the blessing promised to him.” — editor's note: Heb. vi. 12.
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Clement of Alexandria
“And we desire that every one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope,” down to “made an high priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek.”” — editor's note: Heb. vi. 11–20.
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