Bible verse
Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
Hebrews 6:12 · BSB
The verses around it, from Hebrews 6.
8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.
9 Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.
10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
13 When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,
14 saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.”
15 And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.
16 Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.
KJV
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
ASV
that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
ERV
that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Newsletter
A short reading and some honest encouragement, most weekday mornings — no noise, no selling, unsubscribe in one click.
Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible, which is free of copyright restrictions for use on websites. Read the full Bible on Great Faith.