Hebrews 6:8

But land that bears thorns and thistles is worthless and on the verge of being cursed; its end is to be burned.

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But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.

In Context

7For land that has drunk the rain that often falls upon it, and produces a crop useful to those for whom it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God.

9Even though we speak in this way, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that pertain to salvation.

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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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