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The Peril of Falling Away

Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, with instruction[a] about ablutions, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And this we will do if God permits.[b]

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  1. Hebrews 6:2 Other ancient manuscripts read of instruction
  2. Hebrews 6:3 Other ancient manuscripts read let us do this if God permits

Therefore let us move beyond(A) the elementary teachings(B) about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,[a](C) and of faith in God, instruction about cleansing rites,[b](D) the laying on of hands,(E) the resurrection of the dead,(F) and eternal judgment. And God permitting,(G) we will do so.

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  1. Hebrews 6:1 Or from useless rituals
  2. Hebrews 6:2 Or about baptisms