For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Patience, х hupomonees (G5281)] - 'enduring perseverance.' The kindred verb in the Septuagint, Habakkuk 2:3, is translated 'wait for it' (cf. James 5:7).
After ye have done the will of God - `that whereas ye have done the will of God' hitherto (Hebrews 10:32-35), ye may show also persevering endurance, and so "receive" the promised reward-eternal bliss commensurate with our work of faith and love (Hebrews 6:10-12): not only do, but also suffer (1 Peter 4:19). God first uses the active talents of His servants; then polishes the other side of the stone, making the passive graces shine-patience, meekness, etc. It may be also х hina (G2443) poieesantes (G4160) komiseesthe (G2865)] 'that ye may do the will of God, and receive,' etc. (Alford.) "Patience" is a further persevering doing of 'God's will,' otherwise it would be no real grace (Matthew 7:21). We should look not merely for individual bliss at death, but for the general consummation of the bliss of all saints in body and soul.