Hebrews 6:19 (WEB)
This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil,
Catechism · 1
“Hope is the "sure and steadfast anchor of the soul . . . that enters . . . where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf."” — Catechism footnote: Heb 6:19-20.
Fathers and councils · 5
John Chrysostom
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Read the whole comment“For above he says “which entereth into that within the veil”, ( c. vi. 19 ), but here, “by which we draw nigh unto God.”” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“And by the Holy of Holies he means Heaven; and by the veil, Heaven, and the Flesh “entereth into that within the veil”: that is to say, “through the veil of His flesh.”” — editor's note: This passage is translated [in the English edition] as if there was a point between τὴν σάρκα and εἰσερχομένην : and as if in the next clause τουτέστι was a…
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Theodoret of Cyrus
“And again after speaking of our hope in God he adds “which hope we have as an anchor both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus made an High Priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”” — editor's note: Heb. vi. 19, 20
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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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Cross-references · 3
Cited together in Catechism §1820.
Cited together in Catechism §1820.
Cited together in Catechism §1820.