Devine Scripture

Hebrews 6:17

Hebrews chapter 6 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Wherein God, being minded to show more abundantly unto the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, interposed with an oath;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Wherein God, being minded to show more abundantly unto the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, interposed with an oath;

Context

v.16For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

v.17This passage

v.18that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us:

Cross references

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

  • 1 Peter 1:3

    Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

  • Psalms 33:11

    The counsel of Jehovah standeth fast for ever, The thoughts of his heart to all generations.

  • John 10:10

    The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

  • Psalms 110:4

    Jehovah hath sworn, and will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.

  • Isaiah 14:24

    Jehovah of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely, as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

  • Hebrews 6:16

    For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.