Hebrews 6:5

and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

In Context

4For it is not possible to renew again unto repentance those who have been once illuminated, and have tasted the celestial gift, and have been made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

6and yet have fallen away: for they crucify again to themselves the Son of God, and expose him to public infamy.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:20But the sown on the rocky soil, is he who having heard the word, and instantly with joy receiving it,

Mark 6:20for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man; and paid great attention to him and when he heard him, did many things, and heard him with delight.

Hebrews 2:5For he hath not subjected the future world, of which we are speaking, to the angels.

2 Peter 2:20For if having escaped from the defilements of the world by the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again enveloped by them and overcome, their last deeds are worse than the first.

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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