Heb 3:14 | RWP | e4.org | For we are become partakers of Christ ( μετοχο γαρ του Χριστου γεγοναμεν ). Second perfect active of γινομα , "we have become," not the equivalent of εσμεν (are). For μετοχο see ; ; . We have become partners with Christ and hence ( γαρ , for) should not be tricked into apostasy. If we hold fast ( εαν περ κατασχωμεν ). The same condition as in verse with περ (indeed, forsooth) added to εαν . Jonathan Edwards once said that the sure proof of election is that one holds out to the end. The beginning of our confidence ( την αρχην της υποστασεως ). For υποστασις see ; . These faltering believers (some even apostates) began with loud confidence and profession of loyalty. And now?

‏ Hebrews 3:14

For we are become partakers of Christ ( μετοχο γαρ του Χριστου γεγοναμεν ). Second perfect active of γινομα, "we have become," not the equivalent of εσμεν (are). For μετοχο see 1:9; 3:1; 6:4. We have become partners with Christ and hence ( γαρ, for) should not be tricked into apostasy.

If we hold fast ( εαν περ κατασχωμεν ). The same condition as in verse 6 with περ (indeed, forsooth) added to εαν. Jonathan Edwards once said that the sure proof of election is that one holds out to the end.

The beginning of our confidence ( την αρχην της υποστασεως ). For υποστασις see 1:3; 11:1. These faltering believers (some even apostates) began with loud confidence and profession of loyalty. And now?