“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”
Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching — assembly (episynagōgē) is not optional but constitutive of Christian life; withdrawal signals spiritual danger. As the Day (he hēmera) approaches, communal encouragement becomes increasingly vital. Some texts suggest Hebrews addresses believers tempted to revert to synagogue worship; physical gathering prevents such apostasy.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 10:25
“And” (he says) “let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works. Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another and so much the more as you see the day approaching.” And again in other places, “The Lord is at hand; be careful for nothing.” Philippians 4:5-6 “For now is our salvation nearer: Henceforth the time is short.” Romans 13:11 What is, “not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together”? 1…
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