But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
But Christ - was and is faithful (Hebrews 3:2).
As a Son over his own house - rather, 'over His (God's, Hebrews 3:4) house;' therefore (as the inference from His being one with God) over His own house. So Hebrews 10:21, "having an High Priest over the house of God." Christ enters His Father's house as Master (OVER it), but Moses as servant (IN it, Hebrews 3:2; Hebrews 3:5) (Chrysostom). 'An ambassador in the king's absence is distinguished-in the king's presence he falls back into the multitude' (Bengel).
Whose house are we - Paul and His Hebrew readers. So A B C. But Delta f, Vulgate, Lucifer, 'which house.'
The rejoicing, х to (G3588) kaucheema (G2745)] - the matter of rejoicing.
Of the hope - of our hope Since all our good things lie in hope we ought so to hold it fast as already to Of the hope - of our hope. Since all our good things lie in hope, we ought so to hold it fast as already to rejoice, as though our hopes were realized (Chrysostom).
Firm unto the end. Omitted in B and Lucifer. Supported by 'Aleph (') A C Delta, Vulgate, f.