Hebrews 6:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 6:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 6:12 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 6:12 — KJV
“That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
— Hebrews 6:12 (KJV)
Hebrews 6:12 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 6:12
“Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:12: through, faith, promises
“But the Levites shall do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they shall bear their iniquity: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations, that among the children of Israel they have no inheritance.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:12: through, inherit
“I prayed therefore unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, destroy not thy people and thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:12: through, inherit
“Give out from among you three men for each tribe: and I will send them, and they shall rise, and go through the land, and describe it according to the inheritance of them; and they shall come again to me.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:12: through, inherit
“And I took my concubine, and cut her in pieces, and sent her throughout all the country of the inheritance of Israel: for they have committed lewdness and folly in Israel.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:12: through, inherit
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