Hebrews 6

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 6 of 13

1 Therefore, having left the word of the beginning of Christ, let us be borne on to maturity, not laying down again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

2 of baptisms, of doctrine, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of dead ones, and of eternal judgment.

3 And this we will do, if indeed God permits.

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Chapter Summary

He encourages not to fall back from faith.

Key Greek Words

τε also, and, both, even, then,, whether G5037
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909
πίστεως assurance, belief, believe G4102
αἰῶνος age, course, eternal G165
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443

People & Context

Press On to Maturity

Believers should leave the elementary word about Christ and be carried on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, fa…

Impossible to Renew the Fallen

It is impossible for those once enlightened who tasted the heavenly gift, shared the Holy Spirit, tasted God's good Word, and then fell away to be ren…

Fruitful Land and Thorny Ground

Earth that drinks rain and produces useful vegetation receives blessing from God, but earth bearing thorns and thistles is rejected and near a curse. …

Timeline

Press On to Maturity

Believers should leave the elementary word about Christ and be carried on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, faith toward God, baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.

Hebrews 6:1-3
Impossible to Renew the Fallen

It is impossible for those once enlightened who tasted the heavenly gift, shared the Holy Spirit, tasted God's good Word, and then fell away to be renewed to repentance — they crucify the Son of God again and hold Him up to public shame.

Hebrews 6:4-6
Fruitful Land and Thorny Ground

Earth that drinks rain and produces useful vegetation receives blessing from God, but earth bearing thorns and thistles is rejected and near a curse. Yet the author is persuaded of better things concerning the recipients.

Hebrews 6:7-9

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