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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

Paul urges a provoke love that is embodied in relationships and commitments. Hebrews 10:24: trace "let's" and "consider". Let provoke love through how disagreements are handled—teach the body new reflexes.

Context

The setting is Hebrews—epistle/letter, naming provoke love. Placed in ch. 10, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Hebrews to Paul (trad.). Many scholars judge Hebrews as follows: Anonymous; candidates include Apollos, Barnabas, or Priscilla; style differs from Paul.. Scholars commonly date Hebrews AD 60–90. Perseverance & Witness is especially relevant in this line. Christ is better: priest, covenant, and promise. 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 do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46