Hebrews 6:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Then you would never be lazy. You would be following the example of those who had faith and were patient until God kept his promise to them.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:24

Work hard, and you will be a leader; be lazy, and you will end up a slave.

Proverbs 13:4

No matter how much you want, laziness won't help a bit, but hard work will reward you with more than enough.

Proverbs 15:19

Being lazy is like walking in a thorn patch, but everyone who does right walks on a smooth road.

Proverbs 18:9

Being lazy is no different from being a troublemaker.

Proverbs 2:20

Follow the example of good people and live an honest life.

Proverbs 26:14

A door turns on its hinges, but a lazy person just turns over in bed.

Proverbs 28:10

By leading good people to sin, you dig a pit for yourself, but all who live right will have a bright future.

Song of Solomon 1:8

My dearest, if you don't know, just follow the path of the sheep. Then feed your young goats near the shepherds' tents.

Jeremiah 6:16

The LORD said: My people, when you stood at the crossroads, I told you, “Follow the road your ancestors took, and you will find peace.” But you refused.

Matthew 22:32

“I am the God worshipped by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” He isn't the God of the dead, but of the living.

Matthew 25:26

The master of the servant told him, “You are lazy and good-for-nothing! You know that I harvest what I don't plant and gather crops where I haven't scattered seed.

Luke 16:22

The poor man died, and angels took him to the place of honour next to Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.

Luke 8:15

Those seeds that fell on good ground are the people who listen to the message and keep it in good and honest hearts. They last and produce a harvest.

Romans 12:11

Never give up. Eagerly follow the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord.

Romans 2:7

He will give eternal life to everyone who has patiently done what is good in the hope of receiving glory, honour, and life that lasts for ever.

Romans 4:12

This also makes Abraham the father of everyone who is circumcised and has faith in God, as Abraham did before he was circumcised.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

we tell God our Father about your faith and loving work and about your firm hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

That's why we boast about you to all God's churches. We tell them how patient you are and how you keep on having faith, even though you are going through a lot of trouble and suffering.

Hebrews 1:14

Angels are merely spirits sent to serve people who are going to be saved.

Hebrews 10:36

Learn to be patient, so that you will please God and be given what he has promised.

Hebrews 11:33

Their faith helped them conquer kingdoms, and because they did right, God made promises to them. They closed the jaws of lions

Hebrews 12:1

Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won't let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us.

Hebrews 13:7

Don't forget about your leaders who taught you God's message. Remember what kind of lives they lived and try to have faith like theirs.

Hebrews 5:11

Much more could be said about this subject. But it is hard to explain, and all of you are slow to understand.

Hebrews 6:15

Then after Abraham had been very patient, he was given what God had promised.

James 1:3

You know that you learn to endure by having your faith tested.

2 Peter 1:10

My friends, you must do all you can to show that God has really chosen and selected you. If you keep on doing this, you won't stumble and fall.

1 John 2:25

The Son has promised us eternal life.

Revelation 13:10

If you are doomed to be captured, you will be captured. If you are doomed to be killed by a sword, you will be killed by a sword. This means that God's people must learn to endure and be faithful!