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Hebrews 6:15-17
Darby Translation
Hebrews 6:15-17
Darby Translation
15 and thus, having had long patience, he got the promise.
16 For men indeed swear by a greater, and with them the oath is a term to all dispute, as making matters sure.
17 Wherein God, willing to shew more abundantly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of his purpose, intervened by an oath,
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Hebrews 6:15-17
New International Version
Hebrews 6:15-17
New International Version
15 And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.(A)
16 People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.(B) 17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging(C) nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised,(D) he confirmed it with an oath.
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