Hebrews 6

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1Therefore 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,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 1

Therefore, not 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,
IV v. 1 (Inspired Version, 1867)

2Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 2

Of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
IV v. 2 (Inspired Version, 1867)

3And this will we do, if God permit.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 3

And we will go on unto perfection if God permit.
IV v. 3 (Inspired Version, 1867)

4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 4

For he hath made it impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
IV v. 4 (Inspired Version, 1867)

5And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

6If 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 6

If they shall fall away, to be renewed again unto repentance, seeing they crucify unto themselves the Son of God afresh and put him to an open shame.
IV v. 6 (Inspired Version, 1867)

7For 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:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 7

For the day cometh that the earth—which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it and bringeth forth herbs meet for them who dwelleth thereon, by whom it is dressed, who now receiveth blessings from God—shall be cleansed with fire.
IV v. 7 (Inspired Version, 1867)

8But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 8

For that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected and is nigh unto cursing; therefore, they who bring not forth good fruits shall be cast into the fire; for their end is to be burned.
IV v. 8 (Inspired Version, 1867)

9But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 9

But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things of you and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
IV v. 9 (Inspired Version, 1867)

10For 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 10

For God is not unrighteous; therefore, he will not forget your work and labor of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints and do minister.
IV v. 10 (Inspired Version, 1867)

11And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 11

And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end,
IV v. 11 (Inspired Version, 1867)

12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

13For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,

14Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.

15And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

16For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

17Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 17

Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath—
IV v. 17 (Inspired Version, 1867)

18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

19Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;

20Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 20

Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
IV v. 20 (Inspired Version, 1867)

Also cited in commentary

2 Nephi 28 — False Churches in the Latter Days — The Lull of Carnal Security, the Few Stripes, the Line upon Line
- Where this lands
2 Nephi 31 — The Doctrine of Christ — Baptism, the Holy Ghost, and the Strait Way
Alma 13 — After the Order of the Son of God — The High Priesthood, Foreordination, and Melchizedek the King of Salem
- The chapter's architecture
- The foreordination of the high priests
Alma 21 — Aaron in the City of Jerusalem — The Amalekites and Amulonites, the Synagogue Disputation, and the Prison of Middoni
- The chapter's architecture
- The geography of the apostate cities
Alma 23 — They Never Did Fall Away — Seven Cities Converted, the Anti-Nephi-Lehies Named, and the Exceptions
- The chapter's architecture
Alma 24 — Rather Than Shed the Blood of Our Brethren — Weapons Buried Deep, 1,005 Slain Singing Praise, and the Convert Count That Exceeded the Body Count
- The chapter's architecture
- The convert count exceeds the body count
Enos 1 — Enos's Wrestle — The Hunt That Became a Prayer, Intercession for Brethren and Enemies, the Promise of Preservation
- Where this lands
Jacob 5 — The Allegory of the Olive Tree — Zenos on the Lord's Vineyard, the Wild Branches, and the Final Harvest
- Where this lands
Jacob 6 — Cleave Unto God — Jacob's Allegorical Exhortation and the Pleasing Bar of the Great Jehovah
Jacob 7 — Sherem the Anti-Christ — Jacob's Final Confrontation, the Sign Demanded, and the Wandering People
- Where this lands
Mosiah 4 — Fallen as Dead — The Cry for Mercy, Retaining a Remission, Are We Not All Beggars, and Watch Yourselves
- Retaining a remission
- Where this lands
Doctrine and Covenants 22 — A New and Everlasting Covenant
- How this sits in the documentary record
- Where this lands
2 Chronicles 18 — The Unequal Yoke — Jehoshaphat Joins Ahab, the Four Hundred Who Flattered, the One Who Told the Truth, and the Arrow Shot at a Venture
- How this chapter changes the reader
- The lying spirit and the imprisoned prophet

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Joseph Smith Translation

v. 1
Therefore, not 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,
v. 2
Of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
v. 3
And we will go on unto perfection if God permit.
v. 4
For he hath made it impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
v. 6
If they shall fall away, to be renewed again unto repentance, seeing they crucify unto themselves the Son of God afresh and put him to an open shame.
v. 7
For the day cometh that the earth—which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it and bringeth forth herbs meet for them who dwelleth thereon, by whom it is dressed, who now receiveth blessings from God—shall be cleansed with fire.
v. 8
For that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected and is nigh unto cursing; therefore, they who bring not forth good fruits shall be cast into the fire; for their end is to be burned.
v. 9
But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things of you and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
v. 10
For God is not unrighteous; therefore, he will not forget your work and labor of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints and do minister.
v. 11
And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end,
v. 17
Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath—
v. 20
Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.