Hebrews 6:12-20 (New International Version)
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We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate1 those who through faith and patience2 inherit what has been promised.3
The Certainty of God's Promise
13 When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself,4 14 saying, "I will surely bless you and give you many descendants."a5 15 And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.6 16 Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.7 17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging8 nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised,9 he confirmed it with an oath. 18 God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie,10 we who have fled to take hold of the hope11 offered to us may be greatly encouraged. 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,12 20 where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf.13 He has become a high priest14 forever, in the order of Melchizedek.15Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)
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