But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
Hebrews 6:1 - New Revised Standard Version Therefore let us go on toward perfection, leaving behind the basic teaching about Christ, and not laying again the foundation: repentance from dead works and faith toward God, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition THEREFORE LET us go on and get past the elementary stage in the teachings and doctrine of Christ (the Messiah), advancing steadily toward the completeness and perfection that belong to spiritual maturity. Let us not again be laying the foundation of repentance and abandonment of dead works (dead formalism) and of the faith [by which you turned] to God, American Standard Version (1901) Wherefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on unto perfection; not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Common English Bible So let’s press on to maturity, by moving on from the basics about Christ’s word. Let’s not lay a foundation of turning away from dead works, of faith in God, Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, interrupting an explanation of the basics of Christ, let us consider what is more advanced, not presenting again the fundamentals of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Wherefore leaving the word of the beginning of Christ, let us go on to things more perfect, not laying again the foundation of penance from dead works, and of faith towards God, |
But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
And I will pour out a spirit of compassion and supplication on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that, when they look on the one whom they have pierced, they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for an only child, and weep bitterly over him, as one weeps over a firstborn.
For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.
From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock.
That one is like a man building a house, who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock; when a flood arose, the river burst against that house but could not shake it, because it had been well built.
Then Jesus cried aloud: “Whoever believes in me believes not in me but in him who sent me.
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.
Very truly, I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life, and does not come under judgment, but has passed from death to life.
When they heard this, they were silenced. And they praised God, saying, “Then God has given even to the Gentiles the repentance that leads to life.”
While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to repent,
Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
as I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus.
but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout the countryside of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God and do deeds consistent with repentance.
Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out,
Yet among the mature we do speak wisdom, though it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to perish.
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and of spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God.
For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation and brings no regret, but worldly grief produces death.
even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ —by grace you have been saved—
to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,
It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.
Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always wrestling in his prayers on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in everything that God wills.
Without any doubt, the mystery of our religion is great: He was revealed in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.
thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.
But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.”
And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed.
Now if perfection had been attainable through the levitical priesthood—for the people received the law under this priesthood—what further need would there have been to speak of another priest arising according to the order of Melchizedek, rather than one according to the order of Aaron?
how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to worship the living God!
and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing.
Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.
No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us.