Hebrews 6:17

Catholic Public Domain Version

In this matter, God, wanting to reveal more thoroughly the immutability of his counsel to the heirs of the promise, interposed an oath,

Cross References

Genesis 26:28

And they responded: "We saw that the Lord is with you, and therefore we said: Let there be an oath between us, and let us initiate a pact,

Psalm 110:4

He has created a memorial to his wonders; he is a merciful and compassionate Lord.

Psalm 33:11

The rich have been needy and hungry, but those who seek the Lord will not be deprived of any good thing.

Psalm 36:8

Cease from wrath and leave behind rage. Do not choose to imitate the malicious.

Exodus 22:11

then there shall be an oath between them, that he did not lay his hand on the goods of his neighbor. And the owner shall accept the oath, and he will not be compelled to make restitution.

Proverbs 19:21

There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.

Song of Solomon 5:1

Bride: May my beloved enter into his garden, and eat the fruit of his apple trees.

Isaiah 14:24

The Lord of hosts has sworn, saying: Surely, just as I have considered it, so shall it be, and in the same manner as I have drawn it through my mind,

Isaiah 46:10

From the beginning, I announce the last things, and from the start, the things that have not yet been done, saying: My plan will stand firm, and my entire will shall be done.

Isaiah 55:11

so also will my word be, which will go forth from my mouth. It will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish whatever I will, and it will prosper in the tasks for which I sent it.

Isaiah 55:7

Let the impious one abandon his way, and the iniquitous man his thoughts, and let him return to the Lord, and he will take pity on him, and to our God, for he is great in forgiveness.

Malachi 3:6

For I am the Lord, and I do not change. And you, the sons of Jacob, have not been consumed.

John 10:10

The thief does not come, except so that he may steal and slaughter and destroy. I have come so that they may have life, and have it more abundantly.

Romans 11:29

For the gifts and the call of God are without regret.

Romans 8:17

But if we are sons, then we are also heirs: certainly heirs of God, but also co-heirs with Christ, yet in such a way that, if we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified with him.

Galatians 3:29

And if you are Christ's, then are you the offspring of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.

Ephesians 1:11

In him, we too are called to our portion, having been predestined in accord with the plan of the One who accomplishes all things by the counsel of his will.

Hebrews 11:7

By faith, Noah, having accepted an answer about those things which were not yet seen, being afraid, fashioned an ark for the salvation of his house. Through the ark, he condemned the world, and was established as the heir of the justice that occurs through faith.

Hebrews 11:9

By faith, he stayed in the Land of the Promise as if in a foreign land, dwelling in cottages, with Isaac and Jacob, co-heirs of the same promise.

Hebrews 6:12

so that you may not be slow to act, but instead may be imitators of those who, through faith and patience, shall inherit the promises.

Hebrews 6:16

For men swear by what is greater than themselves, and an oath as confirmation is the end of all their controversy.

Hebrews 6:18

so that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have the strongest solace: we who have fled together so as to hold fast to the hope set before us.

James 1:17

Every excellent gift and every perfect gift is from above, descending from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor any shadow of alteration.

James 2:5

My most beloved brothers, listen. Has not God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that God has promised to those who love him?

1 Peter 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy has regenerated us into a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead:

1 Peter 3:7

Similarly, you husbands should live with them in accord with knowledge, bestowing honor on the female as the weaker vessel and as co-heirs of the life of grace, so that your prayers may not be hindered.