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Berean Standard Bible

“Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.”

Hebrews 6:12

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Study note

The author has given a stern warning about drifting away from the faith, then expresses confidence in his readers. He wants them to show diligence to the very end, so that their hope may be fully realized.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

World English Bible (WEB)

that you won’t be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherited the promises.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

that you may not become slothful, but followers of those who through faith and patient endurance are inheriting the promises.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Que no os hagáis perezosos, mas imitadores de aquellos que por la fe y la paciencia heredan las promesas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No se vuelvan perezosos, sino sigan el ejemplo de los que por fe y con paciencia heredan las promesas de Dios.

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