Hebrews 6:17

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Because God wanted to show his unchangeable purpose even more clearly to the heirs of the promise, he guaranteed it with an oath,

Cross References

Hebrews 6:18

so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us.

Proverbs 19:21

Many plans are in a person’s heart, but the  Lord’s decree will prevail.

Isaiah 55:11

so my word that comes from my mouth will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.’

Hebrews 11:9

By faith he stayed as a foreigner in the land of promise, living in tents as did Isaac and Jacob, co-heirs of the same promise.

Isaiah 14:24

The Lord of Armies has sworn: As I have purposed, so it will be; as I have planned it, so it will happen.

John 10:10

A thief comes only to steal   and kill and destroy.   I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands,  in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker partner,  showing them honour as co-heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

1 Peter 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Because of his great mercy  he has given us new birth  into a living hope  through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Hebrews 6:16

For people swear by something greater than themselves, and for them a confirming oath ends every dispute.

Hebrews 6:12

so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.

Galatians 3:29

And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, heirs  according to the promise.

Romans 11:29

since God’s gracious gifts and calling  are irrevocable.  ,

Malachi 3:6

‘Because I, the Lord, have not changed,  you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed.  ,

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked one abandon his way and the sinful one his thoughts; let him return to the  Lord, so that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will freely forgive.

Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah, after he was warned about what was not yet seen and motivated by godly fear, built an ark to deliver his family. By faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

Romans 8:17

and if children, also heirs   #– #heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ #– #if indeed we suffer with him  so that we may also be glorified with him.

Isaiah 46:10

I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: my plan will take place, and I will do all my will.

Song of Solomon 5:1

I have come to my garden #– #my sister, my bride. I gather  my myrrh with my spices. I eat my honeycomb with my honey. I drink my wine with my milk. Eat, friends! Drink, be intoxicated with caresses!  ,

Exodus 22:11

there must be an oath before the Lord between the two of them to determine whether or not he has taken his neighbour’s property. Its owner must accept the oath, and the other man does not have to make restitution.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world  to be rich in faith  and heirs  of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?

Genesis 26:28

They replied, ‘We have clearly seen how the Lord has been with you. We think there should be an oath between two parties #– #between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you:

Ephesians 1:11

In him we have also received an inheritance,  because we were predestined  according to the plan of the one who works out everything in agreement with the purpose of his will,