Parallel Bible results for "Hebrews 6:16"

Hebrews 6:16

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16 When people make promises, they guarantee them by appeal to some authority above them so that if there is any question that they'll make good on the promise, the authority will back them up.
16 People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.
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