Hebrews 6:18

So by these two actions that can't be changed, and since it's impossible for God to lie, we can have total confidence, having run for safety to take hold of the hope God presented to us.

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In The King James Version

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:

In Context

17That's why God wanted to demonstrate more clearly to those who would inherit the promise that he would never ever change his mind.

19This hope is our spiritual anchor—it's both certain and reliable, and it takes us past the curtain to the presence of God.

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Cross References

Numbers 23:19God isn't a human being who would lie. He's not a mere mortal who changes his mind. Does he say he's going to do something but doesn't? Does he make promises he doesn't carry out?

Joshua 20:3Then any man who kills somebody by accident, unintentionally, can run there and they will be protected from those who wish to take revenge.

1 Kings 2:28When Joab heard the news he ran to the Lord's Tent and grabbed hold of the horns of the altar. (He had not supported Absalom's rebellion but he had supported Adonijah.)

Psalms 62:8My people, always trust in him. Pour out all your thoughts to him, for he is the one who looks after us. Selah.

Proverbs 3:18Wisdom is a tree of life to everyone who embraces her, blessing those who accept her.

Isaiah 27:5Otherwise they should come to me for protection. They should make their peace with me, yes, make their peace with me.

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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