Hebrews 6:12

God's Word

Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are receiving the promises through faith and patience.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:24

Hard-working hands gain control, but lazy hands do slave labor.

Proverbs 13:4

A lazy person craves food and there is none, but the appetite of hard-working people is satisfied.

Proverbs 15:19

The path of lazy people is like a thorny hedge, but the road of decent people is an ⌞open⌟ highway.

Proverbs 18:9

Whoever is lazy in his work is related to a vandal.

Proverbs 2:20

So walk in the way of good people and stay on the paths of righteous people.

Proverbs 26:14

⌞As⌟ a door turns on its hinges, so the lazy person turns on his bed.

Proverbs 28:10

Whoever leads decent people into evil will fall into his own pit, but innocent people will inherit good things.

Song of Solomon 1:8

If you do not know, most beautiful of women, follow the tracks of the flocks, and graze your young goats near the shepherds’ tents.

Jeremiah 6:16

This is what the Lord says: Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask which paths are the old, reliable paths. Ask which way leads to blessings. Live that way, and find a resting place for yourselves. But you said that you wouldn’t live that way.

Matthew 22:32

‘I am the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’ He’s not the God of the dead but of the living.”

Matthew 25:26

“His master responded, ‘You evil and lazy servant! If you knew that I harvest where I haven’t planted and gather where I haven’t scattered,

Luke 16:22

“One day the beggar died, and the angels carried him to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.

Luke 8:15

The seeds that were planted on good ground are people who also hear the word. But they keep it in their good and honest hearts and produce what is good despite what life may bring.

Romans 12:11

Don’t be lazy in showing your devotion. Use your energy to serve the Lord.

Romans 2:7

He will give everlasting life to those who search for glory, honor, and immortality by persisting in doing what is good. But he will bring

Romans 4:12

He is also the father of those who not only are circumcised but also are following in the footsteps of his faith. Our father Abraham had that faith before he was circumcised.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

In the presence of our God and Father, we never forget that your faith is active, your love is working hard, and your confidence in our Lord Jesus Christ is enduring.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

That’s why we brag in God’s churches about your endurance and faith in all the persecutions and suffering you are experiencing.

Hebrews 1:14

What are all the angels? They are spirits sent to serve those who are going to receive salvation.

Hebrews 10:36

You need endurance so that after you have done what God wants you to do, you can receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 11:33

Through faith they conquered kingdoms, did what God approved, and received what God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions,

Hebrews 12:1

Since we are surrounded by so many examples ⌞of faith⌟, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. Think about how their lives turned out, and imitate their faith.

Hebrews 5:11

We have a lot to explain about this. But since you have become too lazy to pay attention, explaining it to you is hard.

Hebrews 6:15

So Abraham received what God promised because he waited patiently for it.

James 1:3

You know that such testing of your faith produces endurance.

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers and sisters, use more effort to make God’s calling and choosing of you secure. If you keep doing this, you will never fall away.

1 John 2:25

Christ has given us the promise of eternal life.

Revelation 13:10

If anyone is taken prisoner, he must go to prison. If anyone is killed with a sword, with a sword he must be killed. In this situation God’s holy people need endurance and confidence.