Hebrews 6:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 6:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 6:1 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundatio..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 6:1 — KJV
“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, principles...: or, word of the beginning of”
— Hebrews 6:1 (KJV)
Hebrews 6:1 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 6:1
“Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. accept: Heb. smell abiding: Heb. cleaving”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:1: therefore, leaving, let
“And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. residue: or, excellency godly...: Heb. seed of God treacherously: or, unfaithfully”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:1: therefore, let, again
“Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:1: christ, repentance, faith
“So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, Send away the ark of the God of Israel, and let it go again to his own place, that it slay us not, and our people: for there was a deadly destruction throughout all the city; the hand of God was very heavy there. us not...: Heb. me not, and my”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:1: let, again, dead
“And the servants of the king of Syria said unto him, Their gods are gods of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we; but let us fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:1: therefore, let, again
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