Hebrews 11:6

The Passion Translation

And without faith living within us it would be impossible to please God. For we come to God in faith knowing that he is real and that he rewards the faith of those who passionately seek him.

Cross References

Genesis 15:1

Afterwards, the word of Yahweh came to Abram in a vision and said, “Abram, don’t yield to fear, for I am your Faithful Shield and your Abundant Reward.”

Psalm 106:24

Yet they still didn’t believe your words and they despised the land of delight you gave to them.

Psalm 119:10

I have longed for you with the passion of my heart; don’t let me stray from your directions!

Psalm 58:11

Then everyone will say, “There is a God who judges the judges” and “There is a great reward in loving God!”

Psalm 73:28

But I’ll keep coming closer and closer to you, Lord Yahweh, for your name is good to me. I’ll keep telling the world of your awesome works, my faithful and glorious God!

Psalm 78:22

For they turned away from faith and walked away in fear; they failed to trust in his power to save them when he was near.

Psalm 78:32

Yet in spite of all this, they kept right on sinning. Even when they saw God’s marvels, they refused to believe God could care for them.

Proverbs 11:18

Evil people may get a short-term gain, but to sow seeds of righteousness will bring a true and lasting reward.

Proverbs 8:17

I will show my love to those who passionately love me. For they will search and search continually until they find me.

Isaiah 55:3

Pay attention and come closer to me, and hear, that your total being may flourish. I will enter into an everlasting covenant with you, and I will show you the same faithful love that I showed David.

Isaiah 7:9

The head of the northern kingdom of Israel is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not be able to stand at all!”

Jeremiah 2:31

“O people of this generation, see the word of Yahweh: Have I been like a wilderness to Israel or a dangerous land full of gloom? Then why do my people say, ‘We’re free to do as we want, and we have no intention of returning to serve you anymore.’

Matthew 11:26

Yes, Father, you’ve chosen this gracious plan to extend your kingdom.

Matthew 5:12

So leap for joy—since your heavenly reward is great. For you are being rejected the same way the prophets were before you.

Matthew 6:16

“When you fast, don’t look gloomy and pretend to be spiritual. They want everyone to know they’re fasting, so they appear in public looking miserable and disheveled. Believe me, they’ve already received their reward.

Matthew 6:33

“So above all, constantly seek God’s kingdom and his righteousness, then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly.

Matthew 6:5

“Whenever you pray, be sincere and not like the pretenders who love the attention they receive while praying before others in the meetings and on street corners. Believe me, they’ve already received their reward.

Mark 16:17

And these miracle signs will accompany those who believe: They will drive out demons in the power of my name. They will speak in tongues.

Luke 12:31

As you passionately seek his kingdom, above all else, he will supply your needs.

Luke 6:35

Rather love your enemies and continue to treat them well. When you lend money, don’t despair if you are never paid back, for it is not lost. You will receive a rich reward and you will be known as true children of the Most High God, having his same nature. Be like your Father who is famous for his kindness to heal even the thankless and cruel.

John 14:6

Jesus explained, “I am the Way, I am the Truth, and I am the Life. No one comes next to the Father except through union with me. To know me is to know my Father too.

John 8:24

That’s why I’ve told you that you will all die in your sins if you fail to believe that I AM who I AM.”

Romans 10:14

But how can people call on him for help if they’ve not yet believed? And how can they believe in one they’ve not yet heard of? And how can they hear the message of life if there is no one there to proclaim it?

Galatians 5:6

When you’re joined to the Anointed One, circumcision and religious obligations can benefit you nothing. All that matters now is living in the faith that works and expresses itself through love.

Hebrews 11:26

He found his true wealth in suffering abuse for being anointed, more than in anything the world could offer him, for his eyes looked with wonder not on the immediate, but on the ultimate—faith’s great reward!

Hebrews 3:12

So search your hearts every day, my brothers and sisters, and make sure that none of you has evil or unbelief hiding within you. For it will lead you astray, and make you unresponsive to the living God.

Hebrews 4:2

For we have heard the good news of deliverance just as they did, yet they didn’t join their faith with the Word. Instead, what they heard didn’t affect them deeply, for they doubted.

Hebrews 4:6

Those who first heard the good news of deliverance failed to enter into that realm of faith’s rest because of their unbelieving hearts. Yet the fact remains that we still have the opportunity to enter into the faith-rest life and experience the fulfillment of the promise!

Hebrews 7:19

For the law has never made anyone perfect, but in its place is a far better hope which gives us confidence to experience intimacy with God!

Hebrews 7:25

So he is able to save fully from now throughout eternity, everyone who comes to God through him, because he lives to pray continually for them.

2 Peter 1:10

For this reason, beloved ones, be eager to confirm and validate that God has invited you to salvation and claimed you as his own. If you do these things, you will never stumble.

2 Peter 1:5

So devote yourselves to lavishly supplementing your faith with goodness, and to goodness add understanding,

2 Peter 3:14

So, my beloved friends, with all that you have to look forward to, may you be eager to be found living pure lives when you come into his presence, without blemish and filled with peace.

Revelation 21:8

But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the despicable, the murderers, the perverts, the sorcerers, the idolaters, and all deceivers, they will find their place in the lake of fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

Ruth 2:12

May Yahweh reward you for your sacrifices, and because of what you’ve done, may you have a full and rich reward from Yahweh, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to find shelter!”