“Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account — the word's piercing power extends to cosmic revelation; before the living God, all things are naked and exposed. The reminder that we must give account clarifies that this piercing word is wielded by the God who will judge us.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 4:13
Faith is indeed great and brings salvation, and without it, it is not possible ever to be saved. It suffices not however of itself to accomplish this, but there is need of a right conversation also. So that on this account Paul also exhorts those who had already been counted worthy of the mysteries; saying, “Let us labor to enter into that rest.” “Let us labor” (he says), Faith not sufficing, the life also ought to be added thereto, and our earnestness to be great; for truly…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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