Hebrews 6:12 “Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through fait…”

Hebrews 6:12

Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

World English Bible

that you won’t be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherited the promises.

American Standard Version

that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Geneva Bible 1599

That ye be not slouthfull, but followers of them, which through faith and patience, inherite the promises.

Darby Translation

that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience have been inheritors of the promises.

Young's Literal Translation

that ye may not become slothful, but followers of those who through faith and patient endurance are inheriting 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.

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Cross references

“ye”

Romans 12:11 Hebrews 5:11 Proverbs 18:9 Proverbs 24:30–34 2 Peter 1:10 Proverbs 12:24

Romans 12:11 · BSB

Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Hebrews 5:11 · BSB

We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.

Proverbs 18:9 · BSB

Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

Proverbs 24:30–34 · BSB

I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.

2 Peter 1:10 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

Proverbs 12:24 · BSB

The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

“but”

Hebrews 13:7 Jeremiah 6:16 Hebrews 12:1 Romans 4:12 Song of Solomon 1:8 James 5:10

Hebrews 13:7 · BSB

Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

Jeremiah 6:16 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’

Hebrews 12:1 · BSB

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

Romans 4:12 · BSB

And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.

Song of Solomon 1:8 · BSB

If you do not know, O fairest of women, follow the tracks of the flock, and graze your young goats near the tents of the shepherds.

James 5:10 · BSB

Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

“faith”

Hebrews 10:36 Romans 2:7 Hebrews 6:15 Luke 8:15 Revelation 13:10 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Hebrews 10:36 · BSB

You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

Romans 2:7 · BSB

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

Hebrews 6:15 · BSB

And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.

Luke 8:15 · BSB

But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

Revelation 13:10 · BSB

“If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.

1 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

“inherit”

1 John 2:25 Hebrews 1:14 Hebrews 11:33 Matthew 22:32 Luke 16:22 Hebrews 11:9

1 John 2:25 · BSB

And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.

Hebrews 1:14 · BSB

Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Hebrews 11:33 · BSB

who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,

Matthew 22:32 · BSB

‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’ ? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.”

Luke 16:22 · BSB

One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried.

Hebrews 11:9 · BSB

By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.

Also

James 1:3 2 Thessalonians 1:4

James 1:3 · BSB

because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

2 Thessalonians 1:4 · BSB

That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.

13When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,

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