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Hebrews 10:24
Let's consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,
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Interpretation

Hebrews 10:24 shows a provoke love that takes shape in planning and improvising—listen for "let's" and "consider". Entrust provoke love by steady, quiet faithfulness—make patience ordinary.

Context

In Hebrews (Epistle/Letter), highlighting provoke love. Within ch. 10, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “let's” and “consider”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Hebrews to Paul (trad.). In current research on Hebrews, Anonymous; candidates include Apollos, Barnabas, or Priscilla; style differs from Paul.. Scholars commonly date Hebrews AD 60–90. Here the thread of perseverance & witness comes into view. Anonymous authorship and sermonic rhetoric are frequently noted.

More details
Traditional:Paul (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Anonymous; not Pauline in style; Apollos/Barnabas/Priscilla proposed.
Date:AD 60–90
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46