Hebrews 6:18

Conservative English Version

God cannot tell lies! And so his promises and vows are two things that can never be changed. We have run to God for safety. Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us.

Cross References

Genesis 19:22

Hurry! Run! I can't do anything until you are safely there." The town was later called Zoar because Lot had said it was small.

1 Kings 2:28

Joab had not helped Absalom try to become king, but he had helped Adonijah. So when Joab learned that Adonijah had been killed, he ran to the sacred tent and grabbed hold of the corners of the altar for protection.

Psalm 110:4

The LORD has made a promise that will never be broken: "You will be a priest forever, just like Melchizedek."

Psalm 46:1

(A special song for the people of Korah and for the music leader.) God is our mighty fortress, always ready to help in times of trouble.

Psalm 62:8

Trust God, my friends, and always tell him each one of your concerns. God is our place of safety.

Proverbs 3:18

Wisdom is a life-giving tree, the source of happiness for all who hold on to her.

Proverbs 4:13

Hold firmly to my teaching and never let go. It will mean life for you.

Isaiah 27:5

Yet if the vineyard depends on me for protection, it will become my friend and be at peace with me.

Isaiah 51:12

I am the LORD, the one who encourages you. Why are you afraid of mere humans? They dry up and die like grass.

Isaiah 56:4

To them, I, the LORD, say: Respect the Sabbath, obey me completely, and keep our agreement.

Isaiah 64:7

No one worships in your name or remains faithful. You have turned your back on us and let our sins melt us away.

Zechariah 9:12

and offer you hope. Return to your fortress, because today I will reward you with twice what you had.

Numbers 23:19

God is no mere human! He doesn't tell lies or change his mind. God always keeps his promises.

Matthew 24:35

The sky and the earth won't last forever, but my words will.

Matthew 3:7

Many Pharisees and Sadducees also came to be baptized. But John said to them: You bunch of snakes! Who warned you to run from the coming judgment?

Luke 2:25

At this time a man named Simeon was living in Jerusalem. Simeon was a good man. He loved God and was waiting for God to save the people of Israel. God's Spirit came to him

Romans 15:5

God is the one who makes us patient and cheerful. I pray that he will help you live at peace with each other, as you follow Christ.

Romans 3:25

God sent Christ to be our sacrifice. Christ offered his life's blood, so that by faith in him we could come to God. And God did this to show that in the past he was right to be patient and forgive sinners. This also shows that God is right when he accepts people who have faith in Jesus.

Romans 3:4

No, indeed! God tells the truth, even if everyone else is a liar. The Scriptures say about God, "Your words will be proven true, and in court you will win your case."

Romans 5:5

that will never disappoint us. All of this happens because God has given us the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with his love.

Philippians 2:1

Christ encourages you, and his love comforts you. God's Spirit unites you, and you are concerned for others.

Colossians 1:23

But you must stay deeply rooted and firm in your faith. You must not give up the hope you received when you heard the good news. It was preached to everyone on earth, and I myself have become a servant of this message.

Colossians 1:27

God did this because he wanted you Gentiles to understand his wonderful and glorious mystery. And the mystery is that Christ lives in you, and he is your hope of sharing in God's glory.

Colossians 1:5

because what you hope for is kept safe for you in heaven. You first heard about this hope when you believed the true message, which is the good news.

1 Thessalonians 1:10

They also tell how you are waiting for his Son Jesus to come from heaven. God raised him from death, and on the day of judgment Jesus will save us from God's anger.

1 Timothy 1:1

From Paul. God our Savior and Christ Jesus commanded me to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, who gives us hope.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight a good fight for the faith and claim eternal life. God offered it to you when you clearly told about your faith, while so many people listened.

2 Timothy 2:13

If we are not faithful, he will still be faithful. Christ cannot deny who he is."

Titus 1:2

Then they will have the hope of eternal life that God promised long ago. And God never tells a lie!

Hebrews 11:7

Because Noah had faith, he was warned about something that had not yet happened. He obeyed and built a boat that saved him and his family. In this way the people of the world were judged, and Noah was given the blessings that come to everyone who pleases God.

Hebrews 3:11

God became angry and told the people, 'You will never enter my place of rest!' "

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is the Son in charge of God's people. And we are those people, if we keep on being brave and don't lose hope.

Hebrews 6:17

So when God wanted to prove for certain that his promise to his people could not be broken, he made a vow.

Hebrews 7:19

because the Law cannot make anything perfect. At the same time, we are given a much better hope, and it can bring us close to God.

Hebrews 7:21

(SEE 7:20)

Joshua 20:3

If a person accidentally kills someone and the victim's relatives say it was murder, they might try to take revenge. Anyone accused of murder can run to one of the Safe Towns and be safe from the victim's relatives. The one needing protection will stand at the entrance to the town gate and explain to the town leaders what happened. Then the leaders will bring that person in and provide a place to live in their town.

1 John 1:10

If we say that we have not sinned, we make God a liar, and his message isn't in our hearts.

1 John 5:10

If we have faith in God's Son, we have believed what God has said. But if we don't believe what God has said about his Son, it is the same as calling God a liar.

1 Samuel 15:29

Besides, the eternal God of Israel isn't a human being. He doesn't tell lies or change his mind."