Parallel Verses
Worrell New Testament
that ye may not become slothful, but imitators of those who, through faith and long-suffering, inherit the promises.
New American Standard Bible
so that you will not be sluggish, but
King James Version
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Holman Bible
so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.
International Standard Version
Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are inheriting the promises through faith and patience.
A Conservative Version
so that ye may not become lazy, but imitators of those who, through faith and longsuffering, inherit the promises.
American Standard Version
that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Amplified
so that you will not be [spiritually] sluggish, but [will instead be] imitators of those who through faith [lean on God with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in His power] and by patient endurance [even when suffering] are [now] inheriting the promises.
An Understandable Version
We do not want you people to be [spiritually] slack, but to imitate those who will inherit [God's] promises because of their faith and patience.
Anderson New Testament
that you may not become slothful, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises.
Bible in Basic English
So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting.
Common New Testament
so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but imitate the example of those who by faith and patience have obtain'd the inheritance that was promis'd to them.
Darby Translation
that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience have been inheritors of the promises.
Godbey New Testament
in order that you may not be dull, but imitators of those who through faith and longsufferings do inherit the promises.
Goodspeed New Testament
so that you may never grow careless, but may learn to follow the example of those who through their faith and endurance are the possessors of God's promises.
John Wesley New Testament
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them, who through faith and long suffering inherited the promises.
Julia Smith Translation
That ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them inheriting the promises by faith and longsnffering.
King James 2000
That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Lexham Expanded Bible
in order that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and patience.
Modern King James verseion
that you be not slothful, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that ye faint not, but follow them which through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Moffatt New Testament
so that instead of being slack you may imitate those who inherit the promises by their stedfast faith.
Montgomery New Testament
Then do not become slack, but be imitators of those who through faith and patience are inheriting the promises.
NET Bible
so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherit the promises.
New Heart English Bible
that you won't be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.
Noyes New Testament
that ye may not become slothful, but imitators of those who through faith and endurance inherit the promises.
Sawyer New Testament
that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
The Emphasized Bible
In order that, not slothful, ye may become, but imitators of them who, through faith and patience, were becoming heirs of the promises.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
that ye be not slothful, but imitators of those who, by faith and long suffering, are inheriting the promises.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Then you will not show yourselves slow to learn, but you will copy those who, through faith and patience, are now entering upon the enjoyment of God's promises.
Webster
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Weymouth New Testament
so that you may not become half-hearted, but be imitators of those who through faith and patient endurance are now heirs to the promises.
Williams New Testament
so that you may not grow careless, but may follow the example of those who through their faith and patient endurance are now possessors of the blessings promised.
World English Bible
that you won't be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.
Worsley New Testament
that ye would not be sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience are inheriting the promises.
Youngs Literal Translation
that ye may not become slothful, but followers of those who through faith and patient endurance are inheriting the promises.
Themes
spiritual Development » Select reading, heb 511-14, 61-16
Diligence » Required by God in » Labors of love
Faith » Through it is » Inheritance of the promises
fruit of the Spirit » Patience
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Select readings
Idleness and sloth » Forbidden
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Faith
Patience » Necessary to the inheritance of the promises
The promises of God » Are » Inherited through faith and patience
Interlinear
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 6:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Serious Warning Against Falling Away
11 And we desire that each of you show forth the same diligence to the full assurance of the hope to the end; 12 that ye may not become slothful, but imitators of those who, through faith and long-suffering, inherit the promises. 13 For God, when making a promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater by whom to swear, swore by Himself,
Cross References
Hebrews 10:36
For ye have need of patience, that, after having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth for service, for the sake of those about to inherit salvation?
Revelation 13:10
If anyone is for captivity, into captivity he goes; if anyone shall kill with a sword, with a sword he must be killed. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
Matthew 22:32
'I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?' He is not the God of the dead, but of the living."
Matthew 25:26
But his lord, answering, said to him, 'Wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter.
Luke 8:15
"And that in the good ground, these are such as, in a good and honest heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bear fruit with patience.
Luke 16:22
And it came to pass that the poor man died, and that he was carried away by the angels into Abraham's bosom. And the rich man also died, and was buried;
Luke 20:37-38
But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed at the 'Bush,' when he calls the Lord 'The God of Abraham the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.'
Romans 2:7
to those who, by patience in well-doing, are seeking for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life;
Romans 4:12
and father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham, which he had in uncircumcision.
Romans 8:25-26
But, if we hope for that which we see not, we wait for it with patience.
Romans 12:11
in diligence, not slothful; in spirit, fervent, serving the Lord;
1 Thessalonians 1:3
remembering, without ceasing, your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
2 Thessalonians 1:4
so that we ourselves glory in you in the assemblies of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations which ye endure;
Hebrews 5:11
Concerning Whom we have much to say and difficult to explain, since ye have become dull of hearing.
Hebrews 6:15
And thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
Hebrews 11:8-17
By faith Abraham, when called, obeyed to go forth into the place which he was about to receive for an inheritance; and he went forth, not knowing whither he was going.
Hebrews 11:33
who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,
Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us??aving thrown off every encumbrance and the easily besetting sin??et us run with patience the race lying before us;
James 1:3
knowing that the proving of your faith establishes patience.
James 5:10-11
Take, brethren, as an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets, who spake in the name of the Lord.
1 Peter 3:5-6
For thus, in former times, the holy women also, who hoped in God, were wont to adorn themselves, submitting themselves to their own husbands;
2 Peter 1:10
Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure; for, if ye do these things, ye shall in nowise ever stumble;
1 John 2:25
And this is the promise which He Himself promised us, the eternal life.
Revelation 14:12-13
Here is the patience of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.