Hebrews 5:12

New International Reader's Version

By this time you should be teachers. But in fact, you need someone to teach you all over again. You need even the simple truths of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:23

In those days the advice Ahithophel gave was as good as advice from someone who asks God for guidance. That’s what David and Absalom thought about all of Ahithophel’s advice.

Ezra 7:10

Ezra had committed himself to study and obey the Law of the Lord. He also wanted to teach the Lord’s rules and laws in Israel.

Psalm 34:11

My children, come. Listen to me. I will teach you to have respect for the Lord.

Isaiah 28:13

So then, here is what the Lord’s message will become to them. Do this and do that. There is a rule for this and a rule for that. Learn a little here and learn a little there. So when they try to go forward, they’ll fall back and be wounded. They’ll be trapped and captured.

Isaiah 55:1

“Come, all you who are thirsty. Come and drink the water I offer to you. You who do not have any money, come. Buy and eat the grain I give you. Come and buy wine and milk. You will not have to pay anything for it.

Matthew 17:17

“You unbelieving and evil people!” Jesus replied. “How long do I have to stay with you? How long do I have to put up with you? Bring the boy here to me.”

Mark 9:19

“You unbelieving people!” Jesus replied. “How long do I have to stay with you? How long do I have to put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”

Acts 7:38

Moses was with the Israelites in the desert. He was with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai. Moses was with our people of long ago. He received living words to pass on to us.

Romans 3:2

There is great value in every way! First of all, the Jews have been given the very words of God.

1 Corinthians 14:19

In the church, I wouldn’t want to speak 10,000 words in an unfamiliar language. I’d rather speak five words in a language people could understand. Then I would be teaching others.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. Be like babies as far as evil is concerned. But be grown up in your thinking.

Galatians 4:3

It is the same with us. When we were children, we were slaves to the basic spiritual powers of the world.

Philippians 3:1

Further, my brothers and sisters, be joyful because you belong to the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write about some important matters to you again. If you know about them, you will have a safe path to follow.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ live among you like a rich treasure. Teach and correct one another wisely. Teach one another by singing psalms and hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing to God with thanks in your hearts.

Hebrews 10:32

Remember those earlier days after you received the light. You remained strong in a great battle that was full of suffering.

Hebrews 5:11

We have a lot to say about this. But it is hard to make it clear to you. That’s because you are no longer trying to understand.

Hebrews 5:13

Anyone who lives on milk is still a baby. That person does not want to learn about living a godly life.

Hebrews 6:1

So let us move beyond the simple teachings about Christ. Let us grow up as believers. Let us not start all over again with the basic teachings. They taught us that we need to turn away from doing things that lead to death. They taught us that we must have faith in God.

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn babies, you should long for the pure milk of God’s word. It will help you grow up as believers.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, they should do it as one speaking God’s words. If anyone serves, they should do it with the strength God provides. Then in all things God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to him for ever and ever. Amen.