Hebrews 6:12

New King James Version

that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway.

Proverbs 18:9

He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.

Proverbs 2:20

So you may walk in the way of goodness, And keep to the paths of righteousness.

Proverbs 26:14

As a door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy man on his bed.

Proverbs 28:10

Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good.

Song of Solomon 1:8

If you do not know, O fairest among women, Follow in the footsteps of the flock, And feed your little goats Beside the shepherds’ tents.

Jeremiah 6:16

Thus says the Lord: “Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’

Matthew 22:32

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

Matthew 25:26

“But his lord answered and said to him, ‘You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed.

Luke 16:22

So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.

Luke 8:15

But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.

Romans 12:11

not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;

Romans 4:12

and the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of the faith which our father Abraham had while still uncircumcised.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father,

2 Thessalonians 1:4

so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure,

Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?

Hebrews 10:36

For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise:

Hebrews 11:33

who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Hebrews 13:7

Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.

Hebrews 5:11

of whom we have much to say, and hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.

Hebrews 6:15

And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

James 1:3

knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;

1 John 2:25

And this is the promise that He has promised us—eternal life.

Revelation 13:10

He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.