Heb 6 | BSB | STEP | Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ [and] go on to maturity, not laying again [the] foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God,

Hebrews 6

A Call to Maturity

1 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ [and] go on to maturity, not laying again [the] foundation of repentance from dead works, ^{▼▼Or from pointless rituals} and of faith in God, 2 instruction about baptisms, ^{▼▼Or cleansing rites} [the] laying on of hands, [the] resurrection of [the] dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And this we will do, if God permits. 4 [It is] impossible for those who have once been enlightened, [who] have tasted the heavenly gift, [who] have shared in [the] Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted [the] goodness [of the] word of God and [the] powers [of the] coming age— 6 and then have fallen away— to be restored again to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God {all over again} and subjecting [Him] to open shame. 7 Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives [the] blessing of God. 8 But [land that] produces thorns and thistles [is] worthless, and [its] curse is imminent. [In] the end it will be burned. 9 Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better [things] in your [case] — [things that] accompany salvation. 10 God [is] not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to [do so] . 11 We want each of you to show the same diligence to [the very] end, so that [your] hope may be fully assured. 12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

God's Unchangeable Promise

13 [When] God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, 14 saying, “ {I will} surely bless you and multiply your [descendants] .” ^{▼▼Genesis 22:17} 15 And so [Abraham] , after waiting patiently, obtained the promise. 16 Men swear by [someone] greater [than themselves] , and [their] oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument. 17 So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed [it] with an oath. 18 Thus by two unchangeable things in which [it is] impossible [for] God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before [us] may be strongly encouraged. 19 We have [this hope] as an anchor for the soul, firm and steadfast. It enters the inner [sanctuary] [behind] the curtain, 20 where Jesus [our] forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.