Hebrews 6:12

Then do not become slack, but be imitators of those who through faith and patience are inheriting the promises.

Montgomery 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 I am longing that each of you continue to show the same diligence to realize the fulness of your hope, even to the end.

13For when God make the promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself, saying.

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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 8:15"And that in the good soil is those who have listened to the message and, in an honest and good heart, hold fast, 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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