Hebrews 6 - New King James Version (NKJV)

The Peril of Not Progressing

6 Therefore, ^(A)leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to ^[a]perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from ^(B)dead works and of faith toward God, ²^(C)of the doctrine of baptisms, ^(D)of laying on of hands, ^(E)of resurrection of the dead, ^(F)and of eternal judgment. ³And this ^[b]we will do if God permits.

⁴For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted ^(G)the heavenly gift, and ^(H)have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, ⁵and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, ⁶^[c]if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, ^(I)since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame.

⁷For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, ^(J)receives blessing from God; ⁸^(K)but if it bears thorns and briers, it is rejected and near to being cursed, whose end is to be burned.

A Better Estimate

⁹But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner. ¹⁰For ^(L)God is not unjust to forget ^(M)your work and ^[d]labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ^(N)ministered to the saints, and do minister. ¹¹And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence ^(O)to the full assurance of hope until the end, ¹²that you do not become ^[e]sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience ^(P)inherit the promises.

God’s Infallible Purpose in Christ

¹³For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, ^(Q)He swore by Himself, ¹⁴saying, ^(R)“Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” ¹⁵And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the ^(S)promise. ¹⁶For men indeed swear by the greater, and ^(T)an oath for confirmation is for them an end of all dispute. ¹⁷Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to ^(U)the heirs of promise ^(V)the ^[f]immutability of His counsel, ^[g]confirmed it by an oath, ¹⁸that by two ^[h]immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to ^(W)lie, we ^[i]might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope ^(X)set before us.

¹⁹This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, ^(Y)and which enters the Presence behind the veil, ²⁰^(Z)where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, ^(AA)having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Footnotes

Hebrews 6:1 maturity
Hebrews 6:3 M let us do
Hebrews 6:6 Or and have fallen away
Hebrews 6:10 NU omits labor of
Hebrews 6:12 lazy
Hebrews 6:17 unchangeableness of His purpose
Hebrews 6:17 guaranteed
Hebrews 6:18 unchangeable
Hebrews 6:18 M omits might

Cross references

Hebrews 6 - Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

6 Wherefore, having left the word of the beginning of the Christ, unto the perfection we may advance, not again a foundation laying of reformation from dead works, and of faith on God, 2 of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on also of hands, of rising again also of the dead, and of judgment age-du...
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Hebrews 6 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC)

6 Therefore we bringing in a word of the beginning of Christ, be we born to the perfection of him, not again laying the foundament of penance from dead works, and of the faith to God,[a] 2 and of teaching of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of rising again of dead men, and of everlasting do...
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Hebrews 6 - Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)

6 So, let us leave behind the first teachings about Christ. And let us go on to things that are grown up. We must not go back to the beginning again and talk about turning away from doing things that bring death to us. We must not go back again and talk about believing in God. Let us go forward. 2 W...
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Hebrews 6 - World English Bible (WEB)

6 Therefore leaving the teaching of the first principles of Christ, let’s press on to perfection—not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God, 2 of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 This will...
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Hebrews 6 - The Voice (VOICE)

6 So let’s push on toward a more perfect understanding and move beyond just the basic teachings of the Anointed One. There’s no reason to rehash the fundamentals: repenting from what you loved in your old dead lives, believing in God as our Creator and Redeemer, 2 teaching about baptism,[a] setting...
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Hebrews 6 - Tree of Life Version (TLV)

6 Therefore leaving the basic teaching of the Messiah, let us move on toward maturity—not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of trust in God, 2 of teaching about immersions, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 Now this we will do, if God p...
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Hebrews 6 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

The Peril of Falling Away6 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrines 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 j...
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Hebrews 6 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

The Peril of Falling Away6 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 ju...
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Hebrews 6 - Revised Geneva Translation (RGT)

6 Therefore, having left the beginning doctrines of Christ, let us be led forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, faith toward God, 2 the doctrine of baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection from the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And we will do t...
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Hebrews 6 - New Testament for Everyone (NTE)

No Way Back6 So let’s leave the basic level of teaching about the Messiah, and go on towards maturity! (Let’s not repeat the performance of laying a foundation of repentance from dead works and faith towards God, 2 teaching about baptisms, laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead and eterna...
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Hebrews 6 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

The Peril of Falling Away6 Therefore let us go on toward perfection,[a] leaving behind the basic teaching about Christ, and not laying again the foundation: repentance from dead works and faith toward God, 2 instruction about baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgm...
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Hebrews 6 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition (NRSVACE)

The Peril of Falling Away6 Therefore let us go on towards perfection,[a] leaving behind the basic teaching about Christ, and not laying again the foundation: repentance from dead works and faith towards God, 2 instruction about baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal jud...
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Hebrews 6 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

Hebrews 6 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

The Peril of Falling Away6 Therefore let us go on[a] toward perfection,[b] leaving behind the basic teaching about Christ and not laying again the foundation: repentance from dead works and faith toward God,(A)2 instruction about baptisms and laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead and eternal ...
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Hebrews 6 - New Matthew Bible (NMB)

He continues with the thing that he began in the latter end of chapter 5, and exhorts them not to faint, but to be steadfast and patient, seeing as God is trustworthy and faithful in his promise. 6 Therefore let us leave the questions that belong to the beginning of a Christian life, and let us go o...
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Hebrews 6 - New Living Translation (NLT)

6 So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds[a] and placing our faith in God. 2 You don’t need further instru...
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Hebrews 6 - New Life Version (NLV)

Going Ahead6 So let us leave the first things you need to know about Christ. Let us go on to the teaching that full-grown Christians should understand. We do not need to teach these first truths again. You already know that you must be sorry for your sins and turn from them. You know that you must h...
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