Heb.6.1
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Heb.6.1
So come on, let's leave the preschool fingerpainting exercises on Christ and get on with the grand work of art. Grow up in Christ. The basic foundational truths are in place: turning your back on "salvation by self-help" and turning in trust toward God;
Heb.6.1
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,
Heb.6.1
Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
Heb.6.1
So let us stop going over the basics of Christianity again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don't need to start all over again with the importance of turning away from evil deeds and placing our faith in God.
Heb.6.2
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Heb.6.2
baptismal instructions; laying on of hands; resurrection of the dead; eternal judgment.
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instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
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of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
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You don't need further instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
Heb.6.3
And this will we do, if God permit.
Heb.6.3
God helping us, we'll stay true to all that. But there's so much more. Let's get on with it!
Heb.6.3
And God permitting, we will do so.
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And this we will do if God permits.
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And so, God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.
Heb.6.4
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Heb.6.4
Once people have seen the light, gotten a taste of heaven and been part of the work of the Holy Spirit,
Heb.6.4
It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
Heb.6.4
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit,
Heb.6.4
For it is impossible to restore to repentance those who were once enlightened--those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit,
Heb.6.5
And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
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once they've personally experienced the sheer goodness of God's Word and the powers breaking in on us--
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who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age,
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and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come,
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who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the power of the age to come--
Heb.6.6
If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
Heb.6.6
if then they turn their backs on it, washing their hands of the whole thing, well, they can't start over as if nothing happened. That's impossible. Why, they've re-crucified Jesus! They've repudiated him in public!
Heb.6.6
if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.
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if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame.
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and who then turn away from God. It is impossible to bring such people to repentance again because they are nailing the Son of God to the cross again by rejecting him, holding him up to public shame.
Heb.6.7
For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:
Heb.6.7
Parched ground that soaks up the rain and then produces an abundance of carrots and corn for its gardener gets God's "Well done!"
Heb.6.7
Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God.
Heb.6.7
For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God;
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When the ground soaks up the rain that falls on it and bears a good crop for the farmer, it has the blessing of God.
Heb.6.8
But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
Heb.6.8
But if it produces weeds and thistles, it's more likely to get cussed out. Fields like that are burned, not harvested.
Heb.6.8
But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned.
Heb.6.8
but if it bears thorns and briers, it is rejected and near to being cursed, whose end is to be burned.
Heb.6.8
But if a field bears thistles and thorns, it is useless. The farmer will condemn that field and burn it.
Heb.6.9
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
Heb.6.9
I'm sure that won't happen to you, friends. I have better things in mind for you--salvation things!
Heb.6.9
Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are confident of better things in your case--things that accompany salvation.
Heb.6.9
But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.
Heb.6.9
Dear friends, even though we are talking like this, we really don't believe that it applies to you. We are confident that you are meant for better things, things that come with salvation.
Heb.6.10
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
Heb.6.10
God doesn't miss anything. He knows perfectly well all the love you've shown him by helping needy Christians, and that you keep at it.
Heb.6.10
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
Heb.6.10
For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
Heb.6.10
For God is not unfair. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other Christians, as you still do.
Heb.6.11
And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
Heb.6.11
And now I want each of you to extend that same intensity toward a full-bodied hope, and keep at it till the finish.
Heb.6.11
We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
Heb.6.11
And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end,
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Our great desire is that you will keep right on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true.
Heb.6.12
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Heb.6.12
Don't drag your feet. Be like those who stay the course with committed faith and then get everything promised to them.
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We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
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that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God's promises because of their faith and patience.
Heb.6.13
For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
Heb.6.13
When God made his promise to Abraham, he backed it to the hilt, putting his own reputation on the line.
Heb.6.13
When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself,
Heb.6.13
For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself,
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For example, there was God's promise to Abraham. Since there was no one greater to swear by, God took an oath in his own name, saying:
Heb.6.14
Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.
Heb.6.14
He said, "I promise that I'll bless you with everything I have--bless and bless and bless!"
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saying, "I will surely bless you and give you many descendants."
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saying, "Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you."
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"I will certainly bless you richly, and I will multiply your descendants into countless millions."
Heb.6.15
And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
Heb.6.15
Abraham stuck it out and got everything that had been promised to him.
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And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.
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And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
Heb.6.15
Then Abraham waited patiently, and he received what God had promised.
Heb.6.16
For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.
Heb.6.16
When people make promises, they guarantee them by appeal to some authority above them so that if there is any question that they'll make good on the promise, the authority will back them up.
Heb.6.16
Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.
Heb.6.16
For men indeed swear by the greater, and an oath for confirmation is for them an end of all dispute.
Heb.6.16
When people take an oath, they call on someone greater than themselves to hold them to it. And without any question that oath is binding.
Heb.6.17
Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:
Heb.6.17
When God wanted to guarantee his promises, he gave his word, a rock-solid guarantee--
Heb.6.17
Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath.
Heb.6.17
Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath,
Heb.6.17
God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind.
Heb.6.18
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Heb.6.18
God can't break his word. And because his word cannot change, the promise is likewise unchangeable. We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go.
Heb.6.18
God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged.
Heb.6.18
that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us.
Heb.6.18
So God has given us both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can take new courage, for we can hold on to his promise with confidence.
Heb.6.19
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;
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It's an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God
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We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
Heb.6.19
This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil,
Heb.6.19
This confidence is like a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain of heaven into God's inner sanctuary.
Heb.6.20
Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Heb.6.20
where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent post as high priest for us, in the order of Melchizedek.
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where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
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where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
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Jesus has already gone in there for us. He has become our eternal High Priest in the line of Melchizedek.
