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The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 5, Verse 13

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For every one that useth milk [is] unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
King James Version
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
American Standard Version
But solid food is for fullgrown men, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
New English Translation
In the same way God wanted to demonstrate more clearly to the heirs of the promise that his purpose was unchangeable, and so he intervened with an oath,
World English Bible
For everyone who lives on milk is not experienced in the word of righteousness, for he is a baby.
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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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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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And this will we do, if God permit.
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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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And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
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If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put [him] to an open shame.
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For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:
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But that which beareth thorns and briers [is] rejected, and [is] nigh unto cursing; whose end [is] to be burned.
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But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
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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.