Hebrews 6:5

With knowledge of the good word of God, and of the powers of the coming time,

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

In Context

4As for those who at one time saw the light, tasting the good things from heaven, and having their part in the Holy Spirit,

6And then let themselves be turned away, it is not possible for their hearts to be made new a second time; because they themselves put the Son of God on the cross again, openly shaming him.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:20And that which went on the stones, this is he who, hearing the word, straight away takes it with joy;

Mark 6:20For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.

Hebrews 2:5For he did not make the angels rulers over the world to come, of which I am writing.

2 Peter 2:20For if, after they have got free from the unclean things of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again taken in the net and overcome, their last condition is worse than their first.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 6:2-9

Advancement in Holiness; First Principles. ( a. d. 62.) 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, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this will we do, if God permit. 4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the… Read the whole commentary →

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