Hebrews 6:12

that ye may not become slothful, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

In Context

11But we desire that each one of you show the same diligence, for the full assurance of the hope unto the end;

13For when God made the promise to Abraham, because he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself,

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Cross References

Matthew 22:32I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

Luke 8:15But that in the good ground, these are they who, in an honest and good heart, having heard, hold fast the word, and bring forth fruit with patience.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 6:10-20

Cautions against Apostasy; The Divine Promise and Oath. ( a. d. 62.) 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who… Read the whole commentary →

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