The Latin Vulgate VUL
New King James Version NKJV
1 quapropter intermittentes inchoationis Christi sermonem ad perfectionem feramur non rursum iacientes fundamentum paenitentiae ab operibus mortuis et fidei ad Deum
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Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
2 baptismatum doctrinae inpositionis quoque manuum ac resurrectionis mortuorum et iudicii aeterni
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of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
3 et hoc faciemus siquidem permiserit Deus
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And this we will do if God permits.
4 inpossibile est enim eos qui semel sunt inluminati gustaverunt etiam donum caeleste et participes sunt facti Spiritus Sancti
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For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit,
5 gustaverunt nihilominus bonum Dei verbum virtutesque saeculi venturi
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and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come,
6 et prolapsi sunt renovari rursus ad paenitentiam rursum crucifigentes sibimet ipsis Filium Dei et ostentui habentes
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if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame.
7 terra enim saepe venientem super se bibens imbrem et generans herbam oportunam illis a quibus colitur accipit benedictionem a Deo
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For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God;
8 proferens autem spinas ac tribulos reproba est et maledicto proxima cuius consummatio in conbustionem
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but if it bears thorns and briars, it is rejected and near to being cursed, whose end is to be burned.
9 confidimus autem de vobis dilectissimi meliora et viciniora saluti tametsi ita loquimur
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But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.
10 non enim iniustus Deus ut obliviscatur operis vestri et dilectionis quam ostendistis in nomine ipsius qui ministrastis sanctis et ministratis
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For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
11 cupimus autem unumquemque vestrum eandem ostentare sollicitudinem ad expletionem spei usque in finem
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And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end,
12 ut non segnes efficiamini verum imitatores eorum qui fide et patientia hereditabunt promissiones
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that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
13 Abrahae namque promittens Deus quoniam neminem habuit per quem iuraret maiorem iuravit per semet ipsum
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For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself,
14 dicens nisi benedicens benedicam te et multiplicans multiplicabo te
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saying, "Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you."
15 et sic longanimiter ferens adeptus est repromissionem
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And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
16 homines enim per maiorem sui iurant et omnis controversiae eorum finis ad confirmationem est iuramentum
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For men indeed swear by the greater, and an oath for confirmation is for them an end of all dispute.
17 in quo abundantius volens Deus ostendere pollicitationis heredibus inmobilitatem consilii sui interposuit iusiurandum
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Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath,
18 ut per duas res inmobiles quibus inpossibile est mentiri Deum fortissimum solacium habeamus qui confugimus ad tenendam propositam spem
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that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us.
19 quam sicut anchoram habemus animae tutam ac firmam et incedentem usque in interiora velaminis
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This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil,
20 ubi praecursor pro nobis introiit Iesus secundum ordinem Melchisedech pontifex factus in aeternum
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where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.