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Hebrews 6:12-15 The Certainty of God's Promise

12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

13 The Certainty of God’s Promise
When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself,

14 saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.”

15 And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.

Cross References for Hebrews 6:12-15

1 Peter 1:5 - who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready t... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:5

Romans 8:25 - But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Click to read the verse Romans 8:25 Click to read the verse Romans 8:25

Revelation 13:10 - If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed with th... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:10

Matthew 22:32 - ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dea... Click to read the verse Matthew 22:32 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:32

Hebrews 12:1 - God Disciplines His Sons Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:1

Hebrews 1:14 - Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:14

Hebrews 6:17 - Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:17

Proverbs 13:4 - The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:4

Hebrews 13:7 - Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of l... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:7

Proverbs 18:9 - One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:9

Jeremiah 6:16 - This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask w... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:16

Hebrews 5:11 - Warning Against Falling Away We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:11

Luke 8:15 - But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, reta... Click to read the verse Luke 8:15 Click to read the verse Luke 8:15

Hebrews 11:33 - who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who s... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:33 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:33

Romans 2:7 - To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give etern... Click to read the verse Romans 2:7 Click to read the verse Romans 2:7

James 1:3 - because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Click to read the verse James 1:3 Click to read the verse James 1:3

Proverbs 14:21 - He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:21

2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if yo... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:10

Proverbs 15:19 - The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:19

Matthew 20:6 - About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. He asked them, ‘Why... Click to read the verse Matthew 20:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:6

1 Corinthians 11:1 - 11 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:1

Romans 12:11 - Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Click to read the verse Romans 12:11 Click to read the verse Romans 12:11

Song of Songs 1:8 - Friends If you do not know, most beautiful of women, follow the tracks of the sheep and graze y... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:8 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:8

Romans 12:12 - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Click to read the verse Romans 12:12 Click to read the verse Romans 12:12

Matthew 25:18 - But the man who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his mast... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:18

Proverbs 2:20 - Thus you will walk in the ways of good men and keep to the paths of the righteous. Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:20

3 John 1:11 - Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from... Click to read the verse 3 John 1:11 Click to read the verse 3 John 1:11

James 5:10-11 - Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in th... Click to read the verse James 5:10-11 Click to read the verse James 5:10-11

Proverbs 6:6 - Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:6

Luke 16:22 - “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man ... Click to read the verse Luke 16:22 Click to read the verse Luke 16:22

1 John 2:25 - And this is what he promised us—even eternal life. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:25 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:25

Proverbs 24:30-34 - I went past the field of the sluggard, past the vineyard of the man who lacks judgment; Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:30-34 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:30-34

Hebrews 11:1 - By Faith Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:1

Proverbs 10:26 - As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is a sluggard to those who send him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:26

Matthew 25:26 - “His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sow... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:26

Proverbs 12:24 - Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:24

Revelation 2:3 - You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3

Proverbs 26:14 - As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed. Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:14

Hebrews 10:36 - You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36

Romans 4:12 - And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also walk in ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:12 Click to read the verse Romans 4:12

Matthew 20:3 - “About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. Click to read the verse Matthew 20:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:3

Luke 20:37-38 - But in the account of the bush, even Moses showed that the dead rise, for he calls the Lord ‘th... Click to read the verse Luke 20:37-38 Click to read the verse Luke 20:37-38

2 Peter 1:8 - For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffec... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:8 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:8

1 Thessalonians 1:3 - We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor promp... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Hebrews 6:15 - And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:15

2 Peter 1:6 - and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:6 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:6

Romans 8:25-26 - But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Click to read the verse Romans 8:25-26 Click to read the verse Romans 8:25-26

2 Thessalonians 1:4 - Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecuti... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:4

1 Peter 3:5-6 - For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselve... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:5-6 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:5-6

Hebrews 11:8-17 - By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeye... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:8-17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:8-17

Revelation 14:12-13 - This calls for patient endurance on the part of the saints who obey God’s commandments and rema... Click to read the verse Revelation 14:12-13 Click to read the verse Revelation 14:12-13