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For it is impossible to restore again to repentance those who have once been enlightened and have tasted the heavenly gift and have shared in the Holy Spirit(A) and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come(B) and then have fallen away, since they are crucifying again the Son of God to their own harm and are holding him up to contempt.(C) Ground that drinks up the rain falling on it repeatedly and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is cultivated receives a blessing from God.(D) But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is worthless and on the verge of being cursed; its end is to be burned over.(E)

Even though we speak in this way, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that belong to salvation. 10 For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the[a] love that you showed for his sake[b] in serving the saints, as you still do.(F) 11 And we want each one of you to show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope to the very end,(G) 12 so that you may not become sluggish but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.(H)

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  1. 6.10 Other ancient authorities add labor of
  2. 6.10 Gk for his name

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened,(A) who have tasted the heavenly gift,(B) who have shared in the Holy Spirit,(C) who have tasted the goodness(D) of the word of God(E) and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen[a] away, to be brought back to repentance.(F) To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God(G) all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed.(H) In the end it will be burned.

Even though we speak like this, dear friends,(I) we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation. 10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.(J) 11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope(K) for may be fully realized. 12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate(L) those who through faith and patience(M) inherit what has been promised.(N)

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  1. Hebrews 6:6 Or age, if they fall