Hebrews:6

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* Therefore , leaving the subject of the beginning of Christ , let us be moved to perfection , not again laying down a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God , * of the doctrine of baptisms , of laying on of hands , and of resurrection of the dead , and of eternal judgment . * And let us do this if indeed God permits . * For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened , and have tasted of the heavenly gift , and became partakers of the Holy Spirit , * and have tasted the good word of God and [the ] powerful deeds of the age to come , * and having fallen away , to renew [them ] again to repentance , since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God , and hold Him up to contempt . * For the earth which drinks the rain often coming upon it , and bears suitable vegetation for those on account of whom it is cultivated , receives a blessing from God ; * but if it bears thorns and thistles , it is worthless and near to being cursed , of which the end [is ] for burning . * But we are persuaded concerning you , beloved , of better things and those pertaining to salvation , even though we speak in this manner . * For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name , in that you have ministered to the saints , and do minister . * But we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until [the ] end , * lest you become dull , but [become ] imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises . * For when God made a promise to Abraham , since He could swear by no one greater , He swore by Himself , * saying , "Surely blessing I will bless you , and multiplying I will multiply you ." * And so , after he had been patient , he obtained the promise . * For men indeed swear by the greater , and the oath for confirmation [is ] an end of every dispute to them . * Thus God , wanting to show even more clearly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of His counsel , guaranteed it by an oath , * in order that through two unchangeable things , in which it is impossible for God to lie , we might have strong encouragement , who have fled to take hold of the hope being set before [us ]; * which [hope ] we have as an anchor of the soul , both sure and secure , and which enters into the inner [side ] of the veil , * where the Forerunner has entered on our behalf , [even ] Jesus , having become a High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek .

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