Parallel Verses
NET Bible
so that we who have found refuge in him may find strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us through two unchangeable things, since it is impossible for God to lie.
New American Standard Bible
so that by two unchangeable things in which
King James Version
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Holman Bible
so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us.
International Standard Version
so that by these two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to prove false, we who have taken refuge in him might be encouraged to seize the hope set before us.
A Conservative Version
So that by two immutable events, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, having fled for refuge to seize the hope being openly displayed.
American Standard Version
that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us:
Amplified
so that by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge would have strong encouragement and indwelling strength to hold tightly to the hope set before us.
An Understandable Version
He did this so that by two unchangeable things [i.e., His promise and His oath], (and it is impossible for God to lie), we, who have fled [to God] for refuge, could be greatly encouraged to take hold of the hope set before us [i.e., the hope of never ending life].
Anderson New Testament
that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled to lay hold on the hope set before us;
Bible in Basic English
So that we, who have gone in flight from danger to the hope which has been put before us, may have a strong comfort in two unchanging things, in which it is not possible for God to be false;
Common New Testament
so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us.
Daniel Mace New Testament
that by two immutable things in which it was impossible for God to deceive us, we, who have no other refuge to fly to, but to maintain our present hopes,
Darby Translation
that by two unchangeable things, in which it was impossible that God should lie, we might have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us,
Godbey New Testament
that through two immutable things in which it was impossible that God should lie, we who have fled may have a strong consolation to lay hold of the hope set before us,
Goodspeed New Testament
so that by these two unalterable things, which make it impossible for God to break his promise, we who have taken refuge with him may be greatly encouraged to seize upon the hope that is offered to us.
John Wesley New Testament
That by two unchangeable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled to lay hold on the hope set before us:
Julia Smith Translation
That by two unalterable deeds, in which it is impossible for God to deceive we might have a strong consolation, taking refuge in holding firmly the hope set before:
King James 2000
That by two immutable things, in that it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Lexham Expanded Bible
in order that through two unchangeable things, in which [it is] impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge may have powerful encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before [us],
Modern King James verseion
so that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that by two immutable things - in which it was impossible that God should lie - we might have perfect consolation, which have fled, for to hold fast the hope that is set before us:
Moffatt New Testament
so that by these two solid facts (the Promise and the Oath), where it is impossible for God to be false, we refugees might have strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us,
Montgomery New Testament
that by means of two immutable things??is promise and his oath??n which it is impossible for God to break faith, we refugees may have strong encouragement to grasp the hope set before us.
New Heart English Bible
that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us.
Noyes New Testament
that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us;
Sawyer New Testament
that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who fled to lay hold on the hope set before us,
The Emphasized Bible
In order that, through means of two unchangeable things, in which it was impossible for God to make himself false, a mighty consolation, we might have, who have fled along to grasp, the fore-lying hope,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us;
Twentieth Century New Testament
For he intended us to find great encouragement in these two unchangeable things, which make it impossible for God to prove false--we, I mean, who fled for safety where we might lay hold on the hope set before us.
Webster
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Weymouth New Testament
He added an oath, in order that, through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for Him to prove false, we may possess mighty encouragement--we who, for safety, have hastened to lay hold of the hope set before us.
Williams New Testament
so that by these two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to prove false, we who have taken refuge with Him may have encouragement strong enough to make us seize upon the hope that lies ahead of us.
World English Bible
that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us.
Worrell New Testament
that, through two immutable facts, in which it is impossible that God should lie, we may have strong encouragement, who fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us;
Worsley New Testament
that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to fail, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us;
Youngs Literal Translation
that through two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, a strong comfort we may have who did flee for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us,
Themes
Believers' eternal hope » The soul's sure anchor
Cities of refuge » Illustrative » Of the hope of the gospel
Condescension of God » Scriptures relating to
Consolation under Affliction » Is strong
Covenant » Of God with men » Confirmed with an oath
Eternal » Hope » The soul's sure anchor
God » Of israel » Faithfulness of
Hope » Eternal » The soul's sure anchor
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Eaten in haste
Refuge » Figurative » Of Christ
Truth » Eagerness for » God of
Interlinear
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 6:18
Images Hebrews 6:18
Prayers for Hebrews 6:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Will Not Forget You
17 In the same way God wanted to demonstrate more clearly to the heirs of the promise that his purpose was unchangeable, and so he intervened with an oath, 18 so that we who have found refuge in him may find strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us through two unchangeable things, since it is impossible for God to lie. 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, sure and steadfast, which reaches inside behind the curtain,
Names
Cross References
Titus 1:2
in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.
Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a human being, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not make it happen?
1 Samuel 15:29
The Preeminent One of Israel does not go back on his word or change his mind, for he is not a human being who changes his mind."
Genesis 19:22
Run there quickly, for I cannot do anything until you arrive there." (This incident explains why the town was called Zoar.)
Numbers 35:11-15
you must then designate some towns as towns of refuge for you, to which a person who has killed someone unintentionally may flee.
Joshua 20:3
Anyone who accidentally kills someone can escape there; these cities will be a place of asylum from the avenger of blood.
1 Kings 2:28
When the news reached Joab (for Joab had supported Adonijah, although he had not supported Absalom), he ran to the tent of the Lord and grabbed hold of the horns of the altar.
Psalm 46:1
For the music director; by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style; a song. God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble.
Psalm 110:4
The Lord makes this promise on oath and will not revoke it: "You are an eternal priest after the pattern of Melchizedek."
Proverbs 4:13
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.
Isaiah 27:5
unless they became my subjects and made peace with me; let them make peace with me.
Isaiah 32:1-2
Look, a king will promote fairness; officials will promote justice.
Isaiah 51:12
"I, I am the one who consoles you. Why are you afraid of mortal men, of mere human beings who are as short-lived as grass?
Isaiah 56:4
For this is what the Lord says: "For the eunuchs who observe my Sabbaths and choose what pleases me and are faithful to my covenant,
Isaiah 64:7
No one invokes your name, or makes an effort to take hold of you. For you have rejected us and handed us over to our own sins.
Zechariah 9:12
Return to the stronghold, you prisoners, with hope; today I declare that I will return double what was taken from you.
Matthew 3:7
But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, "You offspring of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
Luke 2:25
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Romans 3:4
Absolutely not! Let God be proven true, and every human being shown up as a liar, just as it is written: "so that you will be justified in your words and will prevail when you are judged."
Romans 3:25
God publicly displayed him at his death as the mercy seat accessible through faith. This was to demonstrate his righteousness, because God in his forbearance had passed over the sins previously committed.
1 Timothy 1:1
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,
1 Timothy 6:12
Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.
2 Timothy 2:13
If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.
Hebrews 3:11
"As I swore in my anger, 'They will never enter my rest!'"
Psalm 62:8
Trust in him at all times, you people! Pour out your hearts before him! God is our shelter! (Selah)
Proverbs 3:18
She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.
Isaiah 66:10-13
Be happy for Jerusalem and rejoice with her, all you who love her! Share in her great joy, all you who have mourned over her!
Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
Romans 15:5
Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus,
2 Corinthians 1:5-7
For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow toward us, so also our comfort through Christ overflows to you.
Philippians 2:1
Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,
Colossians 1:5
Your faith and love have arisen from the hope laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel
Colossians 1:27
God wanted to make known to them the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
1 Thessalonians 1:10
and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,
Hebrews 7:21
but Jesus did so with a sworn affirmation by the one who said to him, "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, 'You are a priest forever'" --
Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, when he was warned about things not yet seen, with reverent regard constructed an ark for the deliverance of his family. Through faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,
1 John 1:10
If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar and his word is not in us.
1 John 5:10
(The one who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself; the one who does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has testified concerning his Son.)
2 Corinthians 5:18-21
And all these things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation.
Colossians 1:23
if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, without shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.
Hebrews 3:6
But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. We are of his house, if in fact we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope we take pride in.