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| [1]Therefore, leaving the doctrine of the beginning of Christ, let us be led forward unto perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, |
[1]Therefore, leaving the doctrine of the beginning of Christ, let us be led forward unto perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, |
| [2]Of the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, and of the resurrection from the dead, and of eternal judgment. |
[2]Of the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, and of the resurrection from the dead, and of eternal judgment. |
| [3]And this will we do if God permit. |
[3]And this will we do if God permit. |
| [4]For it is impossible that they, which were once lightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the holy Ghost, |
[4]For it is impossible that they, which were once lightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the holy Ghost, |
| [5]And have tasted of the good word of God, and of the powers of the world to come, |
[5]And have tasted of the good word of God, and of the powers of the world to come, |
| [6]If they fall away, should be renewed again by repentance: seeing they crucify again to themselves the Son of God and make a mock of him. |
[6]If they fall away, should be renewed again by repentance: seeing they crucify again to themselves the Son of God and make a mock of him. |
| [7]For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing of God. |
[7]For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing of God. |
| [8]But that which beareth thorns and briars, is reproved, and is near unto cursing, whose end is to be burned. |
[8]But that which beareth thorns and briars, is reproved, and is near unto cursing, whose end is to be burned. |
| [9]But beloved, we have persuaded ourselves better things of you, and such as accompany salvation, though we thus speak. |
[9]But beloved, we have persuaded ourselves better things of you, and such as accompany salvation, though we thus speak. |
| [10]For God is not unrighteous, that he should forget your work, and labor of love, which ye showed toward his Name, in that ye have ministered unto the Saints, and yet minister. |
[10]For God is not unrighteous, that he should forget your work, and labor of love, which ye showed toward his Name, in that ye have ministered unto the Saints, and yet minister. |
| [11]And we desire that every one of you show the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope unto the end, |
[11]And we desire that every one of you show the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope unto the end, |
| [12]That ye be not slothful, but followers of them, which through faith and patience, inherit the promises. |
[12]That ye be not slothful, but followers of them, which through faith and patience, inherit the promises. |
| [13]For when God made the promise to Abraham, because he had no greater to swear by, he swear by himself, |
[13]For when God made the promise to Abraham, because he had no greater to swear by, he swear by himself, |
| [14]Saying, Surely I will abundantly bless thee and multiply thee marvelously. |
[14]Saying, Surely I will abundantly bless thee and multiply thee marvelously. |
| [15]And so after that he had tarried patiently, he enjoyed the promise. |
[15]And so after that he had tarried patiently, he enjoyed the promise. |
| [16]For men verily swear by him that is greater than themselves, and an oath for confirmation is among them an end of all strife. |
[16]For men verily swear by him that is greater than themselves, and an oath for confirmation is among them an end of all strife. |
| [17]So God willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the stableness of his counsel, bound himself by an oath, |
[17]So God willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the stableness of his counsel, bound himself by an oath, |
| [18]That by two immutable things, wherein it is unpossible that God should lie, we might have strong consolation, which have our refuge to hold fast the hope that is set before us, |
[18]That by two immutable things, wherein it is unpossible that God should lie, we might have strong consolation, which have our refuge to hold fast the hope that is set before us, |
| [19]Which we have, as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and it entereth into that which is within the vale, |
[19]Which we have, as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and it entereth into that which is within the vale, |
| [20]Whether the forerunner is for us entered in, even Jesus that is made an high Priest forever after the order of Melchisedec. |
[20]Whether the forerunner is for us entered in, even Jesus that is made an high Priest forever after the order of Melchisedec. |