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Hebrews 6:1

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,

KJV

Διὸ ἀφέντες τὸν τῆς ἀρχῆς τοῦ Χριστοῦ λόγον ἐπὶ τὴν τελειότητα φερώμεθα, μὴ πάλιν θεμέλιον καταβαλλόμενοι μετανοίας ἀπὸ νεκρῶν ἔργων, καὶ πίστεως ἐπὶ θεόν,

Greek NT

Quapropter intermittentes inchoationis Christi sermonem, ad perfectiora feramur, non rursum jacientes fundamentum pœnitentiæ ab operibus mortuis, et fidei ad Deum,

Vulgate

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,

ASV

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,

Douay-Rheims

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In the original Greek

20 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

Χριστός
christos
noun · 530×
διό
dio
conjunction · 52×
θεμέλιος
themelios
noun · 16×
θεός
theos
noun · 1311×
καί
kai
conjunction · 8973×
καταβάλλω
kataballo
verb · 2×
λόγος
logos
noun · 330×
μή
me
particle · 1033×
μετάνοια
metanoia
noun · 22×
νεκρός
nekros
adjective · 128×
πάλιν
palin
adverb · 141×
πίστις
pistis
noun · 243×
τελειότης
teleiotes
noun · 2×
φέρω
phero
verb · 68×
ἀπό
apo
preposition · 640×
ἀρχή
arche
noun · 56×
ἀφίημι
aphiemi
verb · 143×
ἐπί
epi
preposition · 888×
ἔργον
ergon
noun · 169×
o
article · 19778×

Themes

Historic Christian voices

7 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

2. Yea, says one; he speaks plainly enough, but the question is if there be any reason in this plainness. For he did not see them sinning, but in the act of change; wherefore they did not deserve blame, but rather praise and approbation, for having left city and houses, and making haste to hear his preaching. What then shall we say? That he had not things present, and even now …
2. And how calls he those carnal, who had attained so large a measure of the Spirit; and into whose praises, at the beginning he had entered so much at large? Because they also were carnal, unto whom the Lord says, Matthew 7:22-23 Depart from Me, you workers of iniquity, I know you not; and yet they both cast out devils, and raised the dead, and uttered prophecies. So that it i…
Our Lord Himself commands, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." The Apostle John declares, "Herein is our love made perfect." And Paul prays that the God of peace Himself sanctify you wholly. These texts show that God both commands and promises entire sanctification in this life.
Cyril presents the ten chief doctrines that every baptismal candidate must know: God the Father, Christ the Son, the Holy Spirit, the Virgin Birth, the Crucifixion, the Burial, the Resurrection, the Ascension, the Judgment, and the one holy catholic Church. He insists that the faith must be learned precisely from Scripture and confessed exactly as received, without adding or su…

Cross-references

  • 1Cor 3:10 — According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
  • 1Cor 13:10 — But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
  • 1Cor 14:20 — Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
  • 1John 4:12 — No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
  • 1John 5:10 — He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
  • 1Pet 1:21 — Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
  • 1Pet 3:15 — But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
  • 1Pet 5:10 — But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
  • 1Tim 3:16 — And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up int
  • 1Tim 6:19 — Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
  • 2Cor 7:1 — Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
  • 2Cor 7:10 — For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
  • 2Cor 13:9 — For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
  • 2John 1:9 — Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
  • 2Tim 2:19 — Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
  • 2Tim 2:25 — In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
  • Acts 2:38 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
  • Acts 3:19 — Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
  • Acts 11:18 — When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
  • Acts 17:30 — And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
  • Acts 18:26 — And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
  • Acts 20:21 — Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Acts 26:20 — But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
  • Col 1:28 — Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
  • Col 4:12 — Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
  • Eph 2:1 — And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
  • Eph 2:5 — Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
  • Eph 4:12 — For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
  • Eph 4:12 — For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
  • Ezek 18:30 — Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.
  • Gal 5:19 — Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
  • Heb 5:12 — For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong me
  • Heb 5:12 — For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong me
  • Heb 7:11 — If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and no
  • Heb 9:14 — How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
  • Heb 9:14 — How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
  • Heb 11:6 — But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
  • Heb 12:13 — And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
  • Isa 30:26 — Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people,
  • Isa 55:6 — Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: