Hebrews 6:18

that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before 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

17Wherefore God, wishing more abundantly to show to the heirs of the promise the immutability of his purpose, confirmed it by an oath,

19which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and steadfast, and which entereth within the veil;

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Cross References

Psalms 62:8Trust in him at all times, ye people! Pour out your hearts before him! God is our refuge!

Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold of her, And happy is every one who hath her in his grasp.

Isaiah 27:5Unless they take hold of my protection, And with me make peace, And make 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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