Hebrews 11:6

Catholic Public Domain Version

But without faith, it is impossible to please God. For whoever approaches God must believe that he exists, and that he rewards those who seek him.

Cross References

Genesis 15:1

And so, these things having been transacted, the word of the Lord came to Abram by a vision, saying: "Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your protector, and your reward is exceedingly great."

1 Chronicles 28:9

And as for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and a willing mind. For the Lord searches all hearts, and understands the thoughts of all minds. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will cast you aside for eternity.

Job 21:14

Who has said to God, "Depart from us, for we do not want the knowledge of your ways.

Psalm 106:24

these have seen the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep.

Psalm 58:11

My God, his mercy will precede me.

Proverbs 11:18

The impious does work with inconstancy. But for the sower of justice, there is the reward of faithfulness.

Proverbs 8:17

I love those who love me. And those who stand watch for me until morning shall discover me.

Isaiah 55:3

Incline your ear and draw near to me. Listen, and your soul will live. And I will make an everlasting covenant with you, by the faithful mercies of David.

Isaiah 7:9

For the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you will not believe, you will not continue.

Jeremiah 2:31

Consider the word of the Lord. Have I become like a wilderness to Israel, or like a land late to bear fruit? Then why have my people said, 'We are withdrawing; we will no longer approach you'?

Numbers 14:11

And the Lord said to Moses: "How long will this people disparage me? How long will they refuse to believe me, despite all the signs that I have wrought before them?

Numbers 20:12

And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not believe me, so as to sanctify me before the sons of Israel, you shall not lead this people into the land, which I will give to them."

Matthew 11:26

Yes, Father, for this was pleasing before you.

Matthew 5:12

be glad and exult, for your reward in heaven is plentiful. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Matthew 6:16

And when you fast, do not choose to become gloomy, like the hypocrites. For they alter their faces, so that their fasting may be apparent to men. Amen I say to you, that they have received their reward.

Matthew 6:33

Therefore, seek first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all these things shall be added to you as well.

Matthew 6:5

And when you pray, you should not be like the hypocrites, who love standing in the synagogues and at the corners of the streets to pray, so that they may be seen by men. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.

Mark 16:17

Now these signs will accompany those who believe. In my name, they shall cast out demons. They will speak in new languages.

Luke 12:31

Yet truly, seek first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added to you.

Luke 6:35

So truly, love your enemies. Do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return. And then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and to the wicked.

John 14:6

Jesus said to him: "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

John 8:24

Therefore, I said to you, that you will die in your sins. For if you will not believe that I am, you will die in your sin."

Romans 10:14

Then in what way will those who have not believed in him call upon him? Or in what way will those who have not heard of him believe in him? And in what way will they hear of him without preaching?

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision prevails over anything, but only faith which works through charity.

Hebrews 11:26

valuing the reproach of Christ to be a greater wealth than the treasures of the Egyptians. For he looked forward to his reward.

Hebrews 3:12

Be cautious, brothers, lest perhaps there may be, in any of you, an evil heart of unbelief, turning aside from the living God.

Hebrews 4:2

For this was announced to us in a similar manner as to them. But the mere hearing of the word did not benefit them, since it was not joined together with a faith in those things that they heard.

Hebrews 4:6

Therefore, this is because certain ones remain who are to enter into it, and those to whom it was announced first did not enter into it, because of unbelief.

Hebrews 7:19

For the law led no one to perfection, yet truly it introduced a better hope, through which we draw near to God.

Hebrews 7:25

And for this reason, he is able, continuously, to save those who approach God through him, since he is ever alive to make intercession on our behalf.

2 Peter 1:10

Because of this, brothers, be all the more diligent, so that by good works you may make certain your calling and election. For in doing these things, you do not sin at any time.

2 Peter 1:5

But as for you, taking up every concern, minister virtue in your faith; and in virtue, knowledge;

2 Peter 3:14

Therefore, most beloved, while awaiting these things, be diligent, so that you may be found to be immaculate and unassailable before him, in peace.

Revelation 21:8

But the fearful, and the unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and drug users, and idolaters, and all liars, these shall be a part of the pool burning with fire and sulphur, which is the second death."

Ruth 2:12

May the Lord repay you for your work, and may you receive a full reward from the Lord, the God of Israel, to whom you have come, and under whose wings you have taken refuge."