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Hebrews 6

Hebrews 6:1

A Call to Maturity · Hebrews 6:1–12
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Translations

Modern
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,
Traditional
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,
Literal
Therefore, having left the word of the beginning of the Christ, we should carry on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God,
Latin
Quapropter intermittentes inchoationis Christi sermonem, ad perfectiora feramur, non rursum jacientes fundamentum pœnitentiæ ab operibus mortuis, et fidei ad Deum,

Original

Greek
English
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,

Notes

Hebrews 6:1

  • go on: Or let us be carried on, suggesting that God starts our growth to maturity (Philippians 2:12–13) and that it is a continuous journey.

  • Repentance and faith are the fundamental commitments that introduce a person to the new covenant and form the basic stance of a Christian’s life (see Acts 20:21).

Hebrews 6:1–3

Because the hearers' are not mature (Hebrews 5:11–14), the author encourages them to go beyond basic teachings. These six basic teachings were fundamental parts of Jewish instruction. The author may be urging them to deepen their understanding of Christ, which he explains further in 7:1–10:25.

Hebrews 5:11–6:3

This message addresses the spiritual laziness of the recipients.

Hebrews 5:11–6:20

After starting to talk about the role of Jesus as high priest (Hebrews 5:1–10), the author addresses the audience with several encouragements (5:11–6:20). This change in the sermon or speech aimed to capture the listeners' attention.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Apostasy Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Forgiveness Hebrews, Letter to the Melchisedec Perseverance Sanctification

Topics

Anthropomorphisms: Miscellaneous Acts and States of Mind Attributed to Oaths Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Foundation: First Principles of the Gospel Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Grace of God: Growth In Growth House: Architecture of Figurative Maturity Perfection: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Probation: Taught by Paul Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sin: Dead Works Spiritual Death: The Fruits of, are Dead Works Striving for Perfection The Hands: Imposition of, a First Principle of the Doctrine of Christ The Resurrection: A First Principle of the Gospel Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation