Hebrews 5:12

The Text-Critical English New Testament

For though you ought to be teachers by this time, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food.

Cross References

Matthew 17:17

Jesus answered, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to me.”

Mark 9:19

Jesus answered him, “O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me.”

Acts 7:38

This is the man who was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. He received a living word to give to us.

Romans 3:2

Much in every way. First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.

1 Corinthians 14:19

Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not be childish in your way of thinking. Rather, as to malice be infants, but in your way of thinking be mature.

Galatians 4:3

In the same way also, when we were children, we were enslaved to the elements of the world.

Philippians 3:1

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! To write this to you again is no trouble for me, and it is safe for you.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to the Lord with gratitude in your hearts.

Hebrews 10:32

But remember the earlier days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle in the face of suffering.

Hebrews 5:11

On this topic we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become sluggish in hearing.

Hebrews 5:13

Anyone who lives on milk is unacquainted with the teaching about righteousness, for he is an infant.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore, let us leave behind the elementary teaching about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith in God,

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn babies, long for pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow,

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, he should do so as one who speaks the oracles of God; if anyone serves, he should do so as one who serves from strength as God supplies it, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.