Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, a. WebHebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (Gods people), as you do. 13waiting from that time onward UNTIL HIS ENEMIES ARE MADE A FOOTSTOOL FOR HIS FEET. 13For when God made the promise to Abraham, He swore [an oath] by Himself, since He had no one greater by whom to swear, 18Now where there is [absolute] forgiveness and complete cancellation of the penalty of these things, there is no longer any offering [to be made to atone] for sin. 8After saying [in the citation] above, YOU HAVE NEITHER DESIRED, NOR HAVE YOU TAKEN DELIGHT IN SACRIFICES AND OFFERINGS AND WHOLE BURNT OFFERINGS AND sacrifices FOR SIN (which are offered according to the Law) 23Let us seize and hold tightly the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is reliable and trustworthy and faithful [to His word]; 11Every priest stands [at his altar of service] ministering daily, offering the same sacrifices over and over, which are never able [b]to strip away sins [that envelop and cover us]; 18Now where there is [absolute] forgiveness and complete cancellation of the penalty of these things, there is no longer any offering [to be made to atone] for sin. WebHebrews 10:36-38Amplified Bible. Hebrews 15And so, having patiently waited, he realized the promise [in the miraculous birth of Isaac, as a pledge of what was to come from God]. Perhaps the use of this word in this passage (vv 4-6) refers to those who superficially tasted the gospel and outwardly appeared to embrace Hebrews 10 Hebrews 6:4 This is the same Greek word that is used in Matt 27:34 regarding Jesus tasting the wine mixed with gall during His crucifixion. b. 25not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christs return] approaching. 18Now where there is [absolute] forgiveness and complete cancellation of the penalty of these things, there is no longer any offering [to be made to atone] for sin. 39But [e]our way is not that of those who shrink back to destruction, but [we are] of those who believe [relying on God through faith in Jesus Christ, the Messiah] and by this confident faith preserve the soul. 39But [e]our way is not that of those who shrink back to destruction, but [we are] of those who believe [relying on God through faith in Jesus Christ, the Messiah] and by this confident faith preserve the soul. 32But remember the earlier days, when, after being [spiritually] enlightened, you [patiently] endured a great conflict of sufferings, After tasting what was being offered to Him He refused to drink it. Twisted Scripture: Untangling Lies Christians Have Been Told. 34For you showed sympathy and deep concern for those who were imprisoned, and you joyfully accepted the [unjust] seizure of your belongings and the confiscation of your property, conscious of the fact that you have a better possession and a lasting one [prepared for you in heaven]. 32But remember the earlier days, when, after being [spiritually] enlightened, you [patiently] endured a great conflict of sufferings, [d] 29 All believers are sanctified, that is, set apart as holy for God and His purposes. 24and let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds, Christ or Judgment26For if we go on willfully and deliberately sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice [to atone] for our sins [that is, no further offering to anticipate], Hebrews 6:16 Or 24and let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds, WebBetter Things for You 9 But, beloved, even though we speak to you in this way, we are convinced of better things concerning you, and of things that accompany salvation. Save on BibleGateway+ with code FAITH. Hebrews 6:10 2For if it were otherwise, would not these sacrifices have stopped being offered? 27but a kind of awful and terrifying expectation of [divine] judgment and THE FURY OF A FIRE and BURNING WRATH WHICH WILL CONSUME THE ADVERSARIES [those who put themselves in opposition to God]. 11And we desire for each one of you to show the same diligence [all the way through] so as to realize and enjoy the full assurance of hope until the end, Free 4 Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still holds and is offered [today], let us be afraid [[ a]to distrust it], lest any of you should [ b]think he has come too late and has come short of [reaching] it. COMMENTARY: CAN A BELIEVER FALL AWAY? (HEBREWS 6 The Ruth Anointing. WebHebrews 6:9 The concerns of the writer of Hebrews as outlined in vv 1-8 have not happened to the Hebrew believers and the writer does not expect them to happen. 28Anyone who has ignored and set aside the Law of Moses is put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. It consisted of redemption from slavery, the Passover, baptism in the Red Sea, and a journey through the wilderness to the Promised Land. Hebrews 9. Hebrews 10:10 in all English translations. 23Let us seize and hold tightly the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is reliable and trustworthy and faithful [to His word]; After tasting what was being offered to Him He refused to drink it. 34For you showed sympathy and deep concern for those who were imprisoned, and you joyfully accepted the [unjust] seizure of your belongings and the confiscation of your property, conscious of the fact that you have a better possession and a lasting one [prepared for you in heaven]. 18Now where there is [absolute] forgiveness and complete cancellation of the penalty of these things, there is no longer any offering [to be made to atone] for sin. 15And the Holy Spirit also adds His testimony to us [in confirmation of this]; for after having said, 33sometimes by being made a spectacle, publicly exposed to insults and distress, and sometimes by becoming companions with those who were so treated. 36For you have need of patient endurance [to bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising], so that when you have carried out the will of God, you may receive and enjoy to the full what is promised. Hebrews 6 | AMPC Bible | YouVersion A New and Living Way19Therefore, [c]believers, since we have confidence and full freedom to enter the Holy Place [the place where God dwells] by [means of] the blood of Jesus, 11Every priest stands [at his altar of service] ministering daily, offering the same sacrifices over and over, which are never able [b]to strip away sins [that envelop and cover us]; Perhaps the use of this word in this passage (vv 4-6) refers to those who superficially tasted the gospel and outwardly appeared to embrace the Christian experience, but inwardly never committed in full surrender to Christ. WebHebrews 6:4 This is the same Greek word that is used in Matt 27:34 regarding Jesus tasting the wine mixed with gall during His crucifixion. Hebrews 6 AMP Hebrews 5:8-10. WebWhen He [Himself and no other] had [by offering Himself on the cross as a sacrifice for sin] accomplished purification from sins and established our freedom from guilt, He sat down 39But [e]our way is not that of those who shrink back to destruction, but [we are] of those who believe [relying on God through faith in Jesus Christ, the Messiah] and by this confident faith preserve the soul. 28Anyone who has ignored and set aside the Law of Moses is put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. achieve the goal of perfection. achieve the goal of perfection. 36For you have need of patient endurance [to bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising], so that when you have carried out the will of God, you may receive and enjoy to the full what is promised. BibleGateway+ is $40/year with code FAITH. 38BUT MY RIGHTEOUS ONE [the one justified by faith] SHALL LIVE BY FAITH [respecting mans relationship to God and trusting Him]; AND IF HE DRAWS BACK [shrinking in fear], MY SOUL HAS NO DELIGHT IN HIM. WebThe Amplified Bible Hebrews Chapter 6 Read the Bible The Amplified Bible Hebrews 6:10 Hebrews 6:9 Hebrews 6 Hebrews 6:11 For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God's people), as you do. [b] 11 Emphatic in Greek with the sense to deliver completely.[c] 19 Lit brethren. achieve the goal of perfection. 27but a kind of awful and terrifying expectation of [divine] judgment and THE FURY OF A FIRE and BURNING WRATH WHICH WILL CONSUME THE ADVERSARIES [those who put themselves in opposition to God]. 16Indeed men swear [an oath] by [d]one greater than themselves, and with them [in all disputes] the oath serves as confirmation [of what has been said] and is an end of the dispute. Bible Gateway 25not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christs return] approaching. After tasting what was being offered to Him He refused to drink it. WebNew King James Version. 28Anyone who has ignored and set aside the Law of Moses is put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Hebrews 6 Amplified 20by this new and living way which He initiated and opened for us through the veil [as in the Holy of Holies], that is, through His flesh, 16THIS IS THE COVENANT THAT I WILL MAKE WITH THEM AFTER THOSE DAYS, SAYS THE LORD: I WILL IMPRINT MY LAWS UPON THEIR HEART, AND ON THEIR MIND I WILL INSCRIBE THEM [producing an inward change], He then says, Access 50+ premium resources. 22let us approach [God] with a true and sincere heart in unqualified assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 12whereas Christ, having offered the one sacrifice [the all-sufficient sacrifice of Himself] for sins for all time, SAT DOWN [signifying the completion of atonement for sin] AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD [the position of honor], 10And in accordance with this will [of God] we [who believe in the message of salvation] have been sanctified [that is, set apart as holy for God and His purposes] through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) once for all. 20 For I am afraid that perhaps when I come I 31It is a fearful and terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God [incurring His judgment and wrath]. Save on BibleGateway+ with code FAITH. 28Anyone who has ignored and set aside the Law of Moses is put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 14For by the one offering He has perfected forever and completely cleansed those who are being sanctified [bringing each believer to spiritual completion and maturity]. Hebrews 1 AMP - Gods Final Word in His Son - God, 27but a kind of awful and terrifying expectation of [divine] judgment and THE FURY OF A FIRE and BURNING WRATH WHICH WILL CONSUME THE ADVERSARIES [those who put themselves in opposition to God]. Therefore: The writer rebuked his readers WebHebrews 6:1. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 10 For God is not unjust to forget your work and [ a]labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 18so that by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge would have strong encouragement and indwelling strength to hold tightly to the hope set before us. Web10 And in accordance with this will [of God] we [who believe in the message of salvation] have been sanctified [that is, set apart as holy for God and His purposes] through the Hebrews 6 20by this new and living way which He initiated and opened for us through the veil [as in the Holy of Holies], that is, through His flesh, 20by this new and living way which He initiated and opened for us through the veil [as in the Holy of Holies], that is, through His flesh, A New and Living Way19Therefore, [c]believers, since we have confidence and full freedom to enter the Holy Place [the place where God dwells] by [means of] the blood of Jesus, 28Anyone who has ignored and set aside the Law of Moses is put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. BUT [instead] YOU HAVE PREPARED A BODY FOR ME [to offer]; 38BUT MY RIGHTEOUS ONE [the one justified by faith] SHALL LIVE BY FAITH [respecting mans relationship to God and trusting Him]; AND IF HE DRAWS BACK [shrinking in fear], MY SOUL HAS NO DELIGHT IN HIM. 17AND THEIR SINS AND THEIR LAWLESS ACTS I WILL REMEMBER NO MORE [no longer holding their sins against them]. 17AND THEIR SINS AND THEIR LAWLESS ACTS I WILL REMEMBER NO MORE [no longer holding their sins against them]. [d] 29 All believers are sanctified, that is, set apart as holy for God and His purposes. 8 Although He was a Son [who had never been disobedient to the Father], He learned [active, special] obedience through what WebHebrews 6. Compare All Versions: Hebrews 6:10-15. Hebrews 6 (F), 14Are not all the angels ministering spirits sent out [by God] to serve (accompany, protect) those who will inherit salvation? 33sometimes by being made a spectacle, publicly exposed to insults and distress, and sometimes by becoming companions with those who were so treated. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers,[ a] as you still do. Bible Gateway Most likely a reference to the second coming of Christ when He will be acknowledged as divine and worshiped as the Son of God. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 2 Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believersbeing friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 10 Amplified Bible 16THIS IS THE COVENANT THAT I WILL MAKE WITH THEM AFTER THOSE DAYS, SAYS THE LORD: I WILL IMPRINT MY LAWS UPON THEIR HEART, AND ON THEIR MIND I WILL INSCRIBE THEM [producing an inward change], He then says, 1God, having spoken to the fathers long ago in [the voices and writings of] the prophets in many separate revelations [each of which set forth a portion of the truth], and in many ways, 2has in these last days spoken [with finality] to us in [the person of One who is by His character and nature] His Son [namely Jesus], whom He appointed heir and lawful owner of all things, through whom also He created the universe [that is, the universe as a space-time-matter continuum]. 31It is a fearful and terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God [incurring His judgment and wrath]. [e] 39 Emphatic in Greek. After tasting what was being offered to Him He refused to drink it. And all the angels of God are to worship Him, And His ministering servants flames of fire, Therefore God, Your God, Has anointed You, With the oil of gladness above Your companions, You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, And the heavens are the works of Your hands, And they will all wear out like a garment. Since He is deity, the eternality of Jesus is recognized. Twisted Scripture: Untangling Lies Christians Have Been Told. 21and since we have a great and wonderful Priest [Who rules] over the house of God, Its as if Satan uses Hebrews 6:4 and Hebrews 10:26+ to create hopelessness and despair. [e] 39 Emphatic in Greek. 22let us approach [God] with a true and sincere heart in unqualified assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 6 20where Jesus has entered [in advance] as a forerunner for us, having become a High Priest forever according to the order of [e]Melchizedek. (1a) Going beyond the basics. achieve the goal of perfection. No wonder the writer of Hebrews devotes chapters 9 and 10 to defend the truth that the final and finished sacrifice of Christ is better than any Old Testament sacrifice. 38BUT MY RIGHTEOUS ONE [the one justified by faith] SHALL LIVE BY FAITH [respecting mans relationship to God and trusting Him]; AND IF HE DRAWS BACK [shrinking in fear], MY SOUL HAS NO DELIGHT IN HIM. Web4 Because the blood of bulls and goats is powerless to take sins away. [d] 29 All believers are sanctified, that is, set apart as holy for God and His purposes. 11Every priest stands [at his altar of service] ministering daily, offering the same sacrifices over and over, which are never able [b]to strip away sins [that envelop and cover us]; [a] 1 I.e. 13waiting from that time onward UNTIL HIS ENEMIES ARE MADE A FOOTSTOOL FOR HIS FEET. 34For you showed sympathy and deep concern for those who were imprisoned, and you joyfully accepted the [unjust] seizure of your belongings and the confiscation of your property, conscious of the fact that you have a better possession and a lasting one [prepared for you in heaven]. Hebrews 13:2: Gen. 18:1-8; 19:1-3. Verse Images for Hebrews 6:10-15. [a] 1 I.e. Christ or Judgment26For if we go on willfully and deliberately sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice [to atone] for our sins [that is, no further offering to anticipate], 38 But the just shall live by faith [My righteous servant shall live [ a]by his conviction respecting mans relationship to God and divine things, and holy fervor born of faith and conjoined with it]; and if he draws back and shrinks in fear, My soul has no delight or pleasure in him. Hebrews 6 37FOR YET IN A VERY LITTLE WHILE, HE WHO IS COMING WILL COME, AND WILL NOT DELAY.