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Hebrews 6:2-1964 bbe — The teaching of baptisms, and of the putting on of hands, and of the future life of the dead, and of the judging on the…

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The teaching of baptisms, and of the putting on of hands, and of the future life of the dead, and of the judging on the last day.

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Now we will do this, if God lets us.

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As for those who at one time saw the light, tasting the good things from heaven, and having their part in the Holy Spirit,

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With knowledge of the good word of God, and of the powers of the coming time,

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And then let themselves be turned away, it is not possible for their hearts to be made new a second time; because they themselves put the Son of God on the cross again, openly shaming him.

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For a land, drinking in the frequent rain and producing good plants for those for whom it is worked, has a blessing from God:

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But if it sends up thorns and evil plants, it is of no use and is ready to be cursed; its only end is to be burned.

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But, my loved ones, though we say this, we are certain that you have better things in you, things which go with salvation;

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For God is true, and will not put away from him the memory of your work and of your love for his name, in the help which you gave and still give to the saints.

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And it is our desire that you may all keep the same high purpose in certain hope to the end:

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So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting.

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For when God made his oath to Abraham, because there was no greater oath, he made it by himself,

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Saying, Be certain that I will give you my blessing, and make your numbers very great.

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And so, when he had been waiting calmly for a long time, God's word to him was put into effect.

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For men at all times make their oaths by what is greater; and any argument is ended by the decision of the oath.

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So that when it was God's desire to make it specially clear to those who by his word were to have the heritage, that his purpose was fixed, he made it more certain with an oath;

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So that we, who have gone in flight from danger to the hope which has been put before us, may have a strong comfort in two unchanging things, in which it is not possible for God to be false;

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And this hope is like a strong band for our souls, fixed and certain, and going in to that which is inside the veil;

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Where Jesus has gone before us, as a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

— Hebrews 6:2-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Hebrews 6 — Context

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For this reason let us go on from the first things about Christ to full growth; not building again that on which it is based, that is, the turning of the heart from dead works, and faith in God,

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The teaching of baptisms, and of the putting on of hands, and of the future life of the dead, and of the judging on the last day.

3

Now we will do this, if God lets us.

4

As for those who at one time saw the light, tasting the good things from heaven, and having their part in the Holy Spirit,

5

With knowledge of the good word of God, and of the powers of the coming time,

6

And then let themselves be turned away, it is not possible for their hearts to be made new a second time; because they themselves put the Son of God on the cross again, openly shaming him.

7

For a land, drinking in the frequent rain and producing good plants for those for whom it is worked, has a blessing from God:

8

But if it sends up thorns and evil plants, it is of no use and is ready to be cursed; its only end is to be burned.

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But, my loved ones, though we say this, we are certain that you have better things in you, things which go with salvation;

10

For God is true, and will not put away from him the memory of your work and of your love for his name, in the help which you gave and still give to the saints.

11

And it is our desire that you may all keep the same high purpose in certain hope to the end:

12

So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting.

13

For when God made his oath to Abraham, because there was no greater oath, he made it by himself,

14

Saying, Be certain that I will give you my blessing, and make your numbers very great.

15

And so, when he had been waiting calmly for a long time, God's word to him was put into effect.

16

For men at all times make their oaths by what is greater; and any argument is ended by the decision of the oath.

17

So that when it was God's desire to make it specially clear to those who by his word were to have the heritage, that his purpose was fixed, he made it more certain with an oath;

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So that we, who have gone in flight from danger to the hope which has been put before us, may have a strong comfort in two unchanging things, in which it is not possible for God to be false;

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And this hope is like a strong band for our souls, fixed and certain, and going in to that which is inside the veil;

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Where Jesus has gone before us, as a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 6:2-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 6:2-1964 say?

Hebrews 6:2-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The teaching of baptisms, and of the putting on of hands, and of the future life of the dead, and of the judging on the last day. Now we will do this, if God lets us. As for those who at one time saw the light, tasting the good things from heaven, and having their part in the Holy Spirit, With knowledge of the good word of God, and of the powers of the coming time, And then let themselves be turned away, it is not possible for their hearts to be made new a second time; because they themselves put the Son of God on the cross again, openly shaming him. For a land, drinking in the frequent rain and producing good plants for those for whom it is worked, has a blessing from God: But if it sends up thorns and evil plants, it is of no use and is ready to be cursed; its only end is to be burned. But, my loved ones, though we say this, we are certain that you have better things in you, things which go with salvation; For God is true, and will not put away from him the memory of your work and of your love for his name, in the help which you gave and still give to the saints. And it is our desire that you may all keep the same high purpose in certain hope to the end: So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting. For when God made his oath to Abraham, because there was no greater oath, he made it by himself, Saying, Be certain that I will give you my blessing, and make your numbers very great. And so, when he had been waiting calmly for a long time, God's word to him was put into effect. For men at all times make their oaths by what is greater; and any argument is ended by the decision of the oath. So that when it was God's desire to make it specially clear to those who by his word were to have the heritage, that his purpose was fixed, he made it more certain with an oath; So that we, who have gone in flight from danger to the hope which has been put before us, may have a strong comfort in two unchanging things, in which it is not possible for God to be false; And this hope is like a strong band for our souls, fixed and certain, and going in to that which is inside the veil; Where Jesus has gone before us, as a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”

Where is Hebrews 6:2-1964 in the Bible?

Hebrews 6:2-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 6, verses 2–1964.

Who wrote Hebrews?

Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.

What is the book of Hebrews about?

Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.

What are the major themes of Hebrews?

Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 6:2-1964.

What translation should I read Hebrews 6:2-1964 in?

Hebrews 6:2-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Hebrews 6:2-1964?

Hebrews 6:2-1964 reads (BBE): “The teaching of baptisms, and of the putting on of hands, and of the future life of the dead, and of the judging on the last day. Now we will do this, if God lets us. As for those who at one time saw the light, tasting the good things from heaven, and having their part in the Holy Spirit, With knowledge of the good word of God, and of the powers of the coming time, And then let themselves be turned away, it is not possible for their hearts to be made new a second time; because they themselves put the Son of God on the cross again, openly shaming him. For a land, drinking in the frequent rain and producing good plants for those for whom it is worked, has a blessing from God: But if it sends up thorns and evil plants, it is of no use and is ready to be cursed; its only end is to be burned. But, my loved ones, though we say this, we are certain that you have better things in you, things which go with salvation; For God is true, and will not put away from him the memory of your work and of your love for his name, in the help which you gave and still give to the saints. And it is our desire that you may all keep the same high purpose in certain hope to the end: So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting. For when God made his oath to Abraham, because there was no greater oath, he made it by himself, Saying, Be certain that I will give you my blessing, and make your numbers very great. And so, when he had been waiting calmly for a long time, God's word to him was put into effect. For men at all times make their oaths by what is greater; and any argument is ended by the decision of the oath. So that when it was God's desire to make it specially clear to those who by his word were to have the heritage, that his purpose was fixed, he made it more certain with an oath; So that we, who have gone in flight from danger to the hope which has been put before us, may have a strong comfort in two unchanging things, in which it is not possible for God to be false; And this hope is like a strong band for our souls, fixed and certain, and going in to that which is inside the veil; Where Jesus has gone before us, as a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.