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| | <center><small>''Exhortation to be steadfast in the faith.</small></center> | | <center><small>''Exhortation to be steadfast in the faith.</small></center> |
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| − | | + | '''1''' Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of [[Christ]], let us go on unto [[perfection]];<ref>Terrific reference to the concept of [[perfection]] here.</ref> not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward [[God]], |
| − | '''1''' 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, | |
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| | '''2''' Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. | | '''2''' Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. |
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| | '''3''' And this will we do, if God permit. | | '''3''' And this will we do, if God permit. |
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| − | '''4''' For ''it is'' impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, | + | '''4''' For ''it is'' impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the [[Holy Ghost]], |
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| | '''5''' And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, | | '''5''' And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, |
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| | '''10''' For God ''is'' not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. | | '''10''' For God ''is'' not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. |
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| − | '''11''' And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: | + | '''11''' And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of [[hope]] unto the end: |
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| | '''12''' That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. | | '''12''' That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. |
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| − | '''13''' For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, | + | '''13''' For when God made promise to [[Abraham]], because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, |
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| | '''14''' Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. | | '''14''' Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. |