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The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 6, Verse 1

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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,
King James Version
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
American Standard Version
of the teaching of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
New English Translation
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, sure and steadfast, which reaches inside behind the curtain,
World English Bible
Therefore leaving the teaching of the first principles of Christ, let us press on to perfection--not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God,
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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.
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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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That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.