Hebrews 6:12

that ye be not slothful, but imitators of those who, by faith and long suffering, are inheriting the promises.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 earnestly desire that every one of you do manifest the same diligence, in order to obtain the full assurance of hope unto the end:

13For God when he gave the promise to Abraham forasmuch as he had nothing greater to swear by, sware by himself,

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Cross References

Matthew 22:32“I 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 on the good ground are they who having heard the word, retain it in a heart excellent and good, 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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