Therefore (A)let us leave (B)the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance (C)from dead works and of faith toward God, and of (D)instruction about washings,[a] (E)the laying on of hands, (F)the resurrection of the dead, and (G)eternal judgment. And this we will do (H)if God permits.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 6:2 Or baptisms (that is, cleansing rites)

The Peril of Immaturity

Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about the Messiah,[a] let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead actions, faith toward God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And this we will do,[b] if God permits.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 6:1 Or Christ
  2. Hebrews 6:3 Other mss. read Let us do this