Devine Scripture

Hebrews 6:12

Hebrews chapter 6 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Context

v.11And we desire that each one of you may show the same diligence unto the fulness of hope even to the end:

v.12This passage

v.13For when God made promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he sware by himself,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jeremiah 6:16

    Thus saith Jehovah, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk therein.

  • Hebrews 10:36

    For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.

  • 2 Peter 1:10

    Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble:

  • Proverbs 18:9

    He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

  • Luke 8:15

    And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.

  • Hebrews 6:15

    And thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.