2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 5 For every high priest chosen from among men jis appointed to act on behalf of men kin relation to God, lto offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. Hebrews 6:13-20 English Standard Version (ESV) The Certainty of God's Promise. 10 For zGod is not unjust so as to overlook ayour work and the love that you have shown for his name in bserving the saints, as you still do. 11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of e things not seen. 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, “Today, if you hear his voice, 8 … 18 so that by two unchangeable things, in which lit is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope mset before us. 17 So when God desired to show more convincingly to (AA)the heirs of the promise (AB)the unchangeable character of his purpose, (AC)he guaranteed it with an oath, 18 so that by two unchangeable things, in which (AD)it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope (AE)set before us. 3 And this we will do pif God permits. Read more Share Copy 16 iLet us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. 10 for whoever has entered God’s rest has also urested from his works as God did from his. 14 Since then we have da great high priest ewho has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, flet us hold fast our confession. 5 For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 14 For it is evident that our Lord was descended bfrom Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 1:18; Rev. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt. 2 mHe can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself nis beset with weakness. 14 saying, f“Surely I will bless you and multiply you.” The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” 28 For the law appoints men sin their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made tperfect forever. 8 But (P)if it bears thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to being cursed, (Q)and its end is to be burned. 8 In the one case tithes are received by mortal men, but in the other case, by one yof whom it is testified that zhe lives. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold... Luke 11:38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed before dinner. 3 And this we will do if God permits. Hebrews 9:10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.. Mark 7:4,8 And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. 15:31; 2 Cor. 12 For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, 8 But xif it bears thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to being cursed, yand its end is to be burned. Font Size. Hebrews 13:5-6 ESV Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, b“See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.” 6 and uthen have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since vthey are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. Hebrews 6:4-6 For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, Read verse in English Standard Version 7 fFor if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. 44:22; Luke 13:6-9], Prov. 13 In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. 6 but Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. 7 again he appoints a certain day, “Today,” saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted. 6 Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news sfailed to enter because of disobedience, 3:12-14] let us leave # ch. 5 For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which … A Rest for the People of God. 19 We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into nthe inner place behind the curtain, 6 Therefore (A)let us leave (B)the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance (C)from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 and of (D)instruction about washings,[a] (E)the laying on of hands, (F)the resurrection of the dead, and (G)eternal judgment. 1 Therefore # [Phil. 16 who has become a priest, not on the basis of a legal requirement concerning bodily descent, but by the power of an indestructible life. Heb 6:2 and of instruction about washings, [fn] the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 18 For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside dbecause of its weakness and uselessness And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope. and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, 2For by it the … Hebrews 11:6 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God m must believe that he exists and m that he rewards those who seek him. 8 Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, uone who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. The ESV translation has, instruction about washings. 12  For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, kand I will remember their sins no more.”. 25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost2 kthose who draw near to God lthrough him, since he always lives mto make intercession for them. 11 aNow if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? Yet, from a human perspective, it is doubtful that anyone who seemed to have the credentials mentioned in Hebrews 6:4-5 would not be regarded a true Christian. 9 And abeing made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, 6 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 and of instruction about washings, [] the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Bible > Hebrews > Hebrews 6 Hebrews 6 ESV Parallel KJV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT GRK] English Standard Version: King James Bible: 1 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the … Hebrews is commonly referred to as a letter, though it does not have the typical form of a letter. 11 And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance cof hope until the end, 12 so that you may not be sluggish, but dimitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Hebrews 6:1 English Standard Version (ESV) 6 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 2 and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. The Founder of Salvation. 3 Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sins ojust as he does for those of the people. 5 And again in this passage he said. 13 for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is fa child. 2 For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because othey were not united by faith with those who listened.1 2 He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Hebrews 6 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings,the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the ... Read verse in English Standard Version 1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 16 For people swear by something greater than themselves, and in all their disputes han oath is final for confirmation. 6 Therefore ilet us leave jthe elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance kfrom dead works and of faith toward God, It ends like a letter ( 13:22-25 ) but begins more like an essay or sermon ( 1:1-4 ). 5 and thave tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. English Standard Version Par 1 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 and of instruction about washings, a the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 7 For (O)land that has drunk the rain that often falls on it, and produces a crop useful to those for whose sake it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God. Hebrews 9:7, Hebrews 9:26, Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 9:28; Hebrews 10:2; Hebrews 12:26, Hebrews 12:27. 5 For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which … A Rest for the People of God. 15 This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, Hebrews 6 Warning Against Apostasy. 11 About this we have much to say, and it is chard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 21 but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: 22 This makes Jesus the guarantor of ia better covenant. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. Read Hebrews 6 from the ESV Bible online. 4 See how great this man was to whom Abraham uthe patriarch gave a tenth of the spoils! 29:22, 23; Jer. 7 It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior. 19 We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into (AF)the inner place behind the curtain, 20 where Jesus has gone (AG)as a forerunner on our behalf, (AH)having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. 9 Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things—things that belong to salvation. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. 6 But as it is, Christ2 has obtained a ministry that is cas much more excellent than the old as dthe covenant ehe mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. 4 For it is impossible, in the case of those qwho have once been enlightened, who have tasted rthe heavenly gift, and shave shared in the Holy Spirit, 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God2 would not have spoken of another day later on. 5 They serve za copy and ashadow of the heavenly things. 16 For people swear by something greater than themselves, and in all their disputes (Z)an oath is final for confirmation. Jesus the Great High Priest. 3 And this we will do p if God permits. 4 Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem nto have failed to reach it. Hebrews 6:1-12 English Standard Version (ESV). 4 And pno one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, qjust as Aaron was. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again dthe basic principles of the oracles of God. 17 So when God desired to show more convincingly to ithe heirs of the promise jthe unchangeable character of his purpose, khe guaranteed it with an oath, 11 And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance (U)of hope until the end, 12 so that you may not be sluggish, but (V)imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. 10 for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him. 10 For (R)God is not unjust so as to overlook (S)your work and the love that you have shown for his name in (T)serving the saints, as you still do. 8 For he finds fault with them when he says:3. g“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel, 9  not like the covenant that I made with their fathers. 5:1-7; [Gen. 3:17, 18; Deut. 3 Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sins just as he does for those of the people. Hebrews 11:6 English Standard Version (ESV) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. But if it bears thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to being cursed, and its end is to be burned. 11 Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so vthat no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. 7 For wland that has drunk the rain that often falls on it, and produces a crop useful to those for whose sake it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God. 8 Although yhe was a son, zhe learned obedience through what he suffered. Hebrews 6 6 Therefore i let us leave j the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance k from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 and of l instruction about washings, 1 m the laying on of hands, n the resurrection of the dead, and o eternal judgment. 3 And this we will do (H)if God permits. 9 So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, Hebrews 6:7-12 ESV For land that has drunk the rain that often falls on it, and produces a crop useful to those for whose sake it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God. 6 Therefore () let us leave () the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance () from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 and of () instruction about washings, [] the laying on of hands, () the resurrection of the dead, and () eternal judgment. Hebrews 7. 4 For it is impossible, in the case of those (I)who have once been enlightened, who have tasted (J)the heavenly gift, and (K)have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 and (L)have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 and (M)then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since (N)they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. And lwhat is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, (W)he swore by himself, 14 saying, (X)“Surely I will bless you and multiply you.” 15 And thus Abraham,[b] (Y)having patiently waited, obtained the promise. You need emilk, not solid food, 3 For xevery high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; thus yit is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer. 2 a minister in the holy places, in vthe true tent1 that the Lord wset up, not man. 27 He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, qfirst for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this ronce for all when he offered up himself. 10 being designated by God a high priest bafter the order of Melchizedek. 24 but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues jforever. 5 And vthose descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the law to take tithes from the people, that is, from their brothers,1 though these also are descended from Abraham. Enlightened, through the revelation of God in Christ, the true light, and through the power of the Spirit. 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, “Today, if you hear his voice, 8 … 26 For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, nholy, innocent, unstained, oseparated from sinners, and pexalted above the heavens. 19 (for ethe law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, fa better hope is introduced, through which gwe draw near to God. 5 So also Christ rdid not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. 15 And thus Abraham,2 ghaving patiently waited, obtained the promise. The author does not identify himself or those addressed, which letter writers normally did. 20 And it was not without an oath. 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