Commentary on Hebrews

by John Calvin

From this fear Christ has delivered us, who by undergoing our curse has taken away what is dreadful in death. For though we are not now freed from death, yet in life and in death we have peace and safety, when we have Christ going before us.

we ought, on the contrary, so to exert ourselves, that our progress may correspond to the time allowed us. Doubtless, not only years, but days also, must be accounted for; so that every one ought to strive to make progress;