Hebrews 6:1-5
Revised Standard Version
The Peril of Falling Away
6 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, 2 with instruction[a] about ablutions, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And this we will do if God permits.[b] 4 For it is impossible to restore again to repentance those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come,
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- Hebrews 6:2 Other ancient manuscripts read of instruction
- Hebrews 6:3 Other ancient manuscripts read let us do this if God permits
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