Hebrews 6:13
For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
King James Version
In Context
12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
14Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.
Cross References
Genesis 22:15And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,
Psalms 105:9Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;
Jeremiah 22:5But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation.
Ezekiel 32:13I will destroy also all the beasts thereof from beside the great waters; neither shall the foot of man trouble them any more, nor the hoofs of beasts trouble them.
Luke 1:73The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,
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 →