Hebrews 6:1

New English Translation

Therefore we must progress beyond the elementary instructions about Christ and move on to maturity, not laying this foundation again: repentance from dead works and faith in God,

Cross References

Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light, growing brighter and brighter until full day.

Zechariah 12:10

“I will pour out on the kingship of David and the population of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication so that they will look to me, the one they have pierced. They will lament for him as one laments for an only son, and there will be a bitter cry for him like the bitter cry for a firstborn.

Matthew 21:29

The boy answered, ‘I will not.’ But later he had a change of heart and went.

Matthew 21:32

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him. But the tax collectors and prostitutes did believe. Although you saw this, you did not later change your minds and believe him.

Matthew 3:2

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 4:17

From that time Jesus began to preach this message: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 5:48

So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew 7:25

The rain fell, the flood came, and the winds beat against that house, but it did not collapse because it had been founded on rock.

Mark 1:1

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Mark 6:12

So they went out and preached that all should repent.

Luke 6:48

He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep, and laid the foundation on bedrock. When a flood came, the river burst against that house but could not shake it, because it had been well built.

John 12:44

But Jesus shouted out, “The one who believes in me does not believe in me, but in the one who sent me,

John 14:1

“Do not let your hearts be distressed. You believe in God; believe also in me.

John 5:24

“I tell you the solemn truth, the one who hears my message and believes the one who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned, but has crossed over from death to life.

Acts 11:18

When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying, “So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles.”

Acts 17:30

Therefore, although God has overlooked such times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent,

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 20:21

testifying to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.

Acts 26:20

but I declared to those in Damascus first, and then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds consistent with repentance.

Acts 3:19

Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped out,

1 Corinthians 13:10

but when what is perfect comes, the partial will be set aside.

1 Corinthians 2:6

Now we do speak wisdom among the mature, but not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are perishing.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death.

Ephesians 2:1

And although you were dead in your transgressions and sins,

Ephesians 2:5

even though we were dead in transgressions, made us alive together with Christ – by grace you are saved! –

Ephesians 4:12

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,

Colossians 1:28

We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.

Colossians 3:14

And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you and a slave of Christ, greets you. He is always struggling in prayer on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.

1 Timothy 3:16

And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 6:19

In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.

2 Timothy 2:19

However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”

Hebrews 11:6

Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Hebrews 12:13

and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but be healed.

Hebrews 7:11

So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood – for on that basis the people received the law – what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s order?

Hebrews 9:14

how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our consciences from dead works to worship the living God.

James 1:4

And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything.

1 Peter 1:21

Through him you now trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

1 Peter 5:10

And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

1 John 4:12

No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God resides in us, and his love is perfected in us.