Hebrews 6:12-14
Common English Bible
12 This is so you won’t be lazy but follow the example of the ones who inherit the promises through faith and patience.
Our hope in Jesus’ priesthood
13 When God gave Abraham his promise, he swore by himself since he couldn’t swear by anyone greater. 14 He said, I will certainly bless you and multiply your descendants.[a]
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Hebrews 6:12-14
New International Version
12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate(A) those who through faith and patience(B) inherit what has been promised.(C)
The Certainty of God’s Promise
13 When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself,(D) 14 saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.”[a](E)
Footnotes
- Hebrews 6:14 Gen. 22:17
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