Hebrews 6:12
Hebrews · New Testament · Chapter 6
“That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”Hebrews 6:12
What Does Hebrews 6:12 Mean?
Hebrews 6:12 is found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 6, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Patience.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Hebrews 6:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 11:1“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”1 Corinthians 11:1“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.”Romans 12:12“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”Hebrews 13:7“Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.”Hebrews 10:36“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.”Jeremiah 6:16“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”Proverbs 6:6“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:”Romans 12:11“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”Proverbs 18:9“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”3 John 1:11“Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.”2 Peter 1:8“For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”1 John 2:25“And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.”Revelation 13:10“He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.”2 Corinthians 1:20“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.”Revelation 2:3“And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.”Romans 2:7“To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:”Hebrews 11:33“Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,”Proverbs 2:20“That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.”Proverbs 24:30“I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;”Proverbs 26:14“As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.”
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