Hebrews 6:12

12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Hebrews 6:12 in Other Translations

KJV
12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
ESV
12 so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
NLT
12 Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and endurance.
MSG
12 Don't drag your feet. Be like those who stay the course with committed faith and then get everything promised to them.
CSB
12 so that you won't become lazy, but imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.

Hebrews 6:12 In-Context

10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.
12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
13 When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself,
14 saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.”

Cross References 3

  • 1. Hebrews 13:7
  • 2. 2 Thessalonians 1:4; James 1:3; Revelation 13:10; Revelation 14:12
  • 3. Hebrews 10:36
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