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for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/hebrews/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And God permitting, we will do so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/hebrews/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And so, God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/hebrews/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And this we will do if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And this we will do, if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And this we will do, if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/hebrews/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And this will we do, if God permit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/hebrews/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And this we will do if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/hebrews/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And this we will do, if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/hebrews/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And this we will do, if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/hebrews/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And this we shall do, if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/hebrews/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And this we will do, if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/hebrews/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And we will do this [that is, proceed to maturity], if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/hebrews/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And we will do this if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/hebrews/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And we will do this if God permits. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/hebrews/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And this will we do, if God permit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/hebrews/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Let's grow up, if God is willing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/hebrews/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And this will we do, if God permit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/hebrews/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If God permits, we will do this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/hebrews/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Let us go forward! And this is what we will do, if God allows. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/hebrews/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And this we will do, if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/hebrews/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And this we will do, if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/hebrews/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And this is what we intend to do, if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/hebrews/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And this we will do if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/hebrews/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And this will we do, if God permit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And advance we will, if God permits us to do so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/hebrews/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />This will we do, if God permits. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/hebrews/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and this we will do, if God may permit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And this we will do, if God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/hebrews/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and this we will do, if God may permit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/hebrews/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And this will we do, if God even permit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/hebrews/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And this will we do, if God permit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/hebrews/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And we shall do this, if indeed God permits it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/hebrews/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And we shall do this, if only God permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And we will do this, if God permits.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />If the LORD permits, this we will do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />We shall do this if THE LORD JEHOVAH permits.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/hebrews/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And this we will do, if God permit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/hebrews/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And we will do this, if God may permit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/hebrews/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And so we will do, if God permit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/hebrews/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />of which we shall treat another time, if God permit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And advance we will, if God permits us to do so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/hebrews/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And this will we do, if, indeed, God permit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/hebrews/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />for <i>it is</i> impossible that those,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/hebrews/6-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=811" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/6.htm">A Call to Maturity</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsomen (V-FIA-1P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">we will do,</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: eanper (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/2010.htm" title="2010: epitrepē (V-PSA-3S) -- To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow.">permits.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">4</span>It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15</a></span><br />All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-15.htm">James 4:15</a></span><br />Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-7.htm">1 Corinthians 16:7</a></span><br />For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Romans 15:32</a></span><br />so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-21.htm">Acts 18:21</a></span><br />But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">1 Corinthians 4:19</a></span><br />But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm">2 Corinthians 1:17</a></span><br />When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Matthew 6:10</a></span><br />Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-17.htm">John 7:17</a></span><br />If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-17.htm">Ephesians 5:17</a></span><br />Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a></span><br />For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-2.htm">1 Peter 4:2</a></span><br />Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a></span><br />A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm">Proverbs 16:3</a></span><br />Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And this will we do, if God permit.</p><p class="hdg">if.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/18-21.htm">Acts 18:21</a></b></br> But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Romans 15:32</a></b></br> That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">1 Corinthians 4:19</a></b></br> But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/6-1.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/john/5-20.htm">Lets</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-12.htm">Permit</a> <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Permits</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Permitting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/james/1-26.htm">Lets</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-6.htm">Permit</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-24.htm">Permits</a> <a href="/mark/1-34.htm">Permitting</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/6-1.htm">He exhorts not to fall back from the faith;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/6-11.htm">but to be steadfast,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/6-12.htm">diligent, and patient to wait upon God;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">because God is most sure in his promise.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/hebrews/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And this we will do</b><br>This phrase indicates a continuation of the actions or teachings previously mentioned. In the context of <a href="/hebrews/6.htm">Hebrews 6</a>, the author is discussing the foundational elements of Christian doctrine and the need to move beyond them to maturity. The "we" suggests a collective effort among believers, emphasizing the communal aspect of spiritual growth. This aligns with the broader New Testament teaching on the body of Christ working together (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).<p><b>if God permits</b><br>This phrase acknowledges the sovereignty of God in the process of spiritual growth and maturity. It reflects a deep understanding of divine providence, recognizing that human efforts are ultimately subject to God's will. This echoes <a href="/james/4-15.htm">James 4:15</a>, where believers are encouraged to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." The conditional "if" underscores the humility and dependence on God that is central to the Christian faith. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of God's control over human plans, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a>, "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/author_of_hebrews.htm">Author of Hebrews</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to Paul, though the exact authorship is uncertain. The author is addressing Jewish Christians.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jewish_christians.htm">Jewish Christians</a></b><br>The primary audience of the letter, who were familiar with Jewish traditions and teachings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>Central to the verse, emphasizing His sovereignty and permission in the spiritual growth and actions of believers.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/early_church.htm">Early Church</a></b><br>The context in which the letter was written, dealing with issues of faith, maturity, and perseverance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_maturity.htm">Spiritual Maturity</a></b><br>The broader theme of the passage, encouraging believers to move beyond elementary teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god's_sovereignty.htm">Dependence on God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that all spiritual growth and progress are contingent upon God's will and permission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuit_of_spiritual_maturity.htm">Pursuit of Spiritual Maturity</a></b><br>Strive to move beyond basic teachings and grow in deeper understanding and practice of faith, as God allows.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_planning.htm">Humility in Planning</a></b><br>Approach plans and goals with humility, acknowledging that they are subject to God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_guidance.htm">Prayer for Guidance</a></b><br>Regularly seek God's guidance and permission in your spiritual journey and daily life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>Trust that God knows the best timing for your spiritual growth and the unfolding of His plans in your life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_exceeding_scribes'_righteousness.htm">How can we judge angels if they judge us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'if_the_lord_wills'_mean.htm">What does "If the Lord wills" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_job_both_wicked_and_blameless.htm">In Job 22:5, Eliphaz accuses Job of great wickedness, yet Job 1:1 calls him blameless; how do we resolve this apparent contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_nebuchadnezzar_both_god's_servant_and_ruthless.htm">How do we reconcile Jeremiah 25:9 calling Nebuchadnezzar God's servant with other scriptures depicting him as a ruthless conqueror?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">And this will we do, if God permit.</span>--There may be some with whom it will be impossible for him thus to press on to maturity of teaching and of Christian experience. There is a case excepted by God Himself from all efforts of the Christian teacher; in this case, though nothing can avail except the laying of a new foundation of repentance, God has appointed no agencies by which such foundation can be laid.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And this will we do</span> (cf. <span class="accented">let us do</span>; <span class="greek">ποιήσωμεν</span>, A, C, D, La) <span class="cmt_word">if God permit</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> press on to perfection, as aforesaid, if only (as we firmly hope and trust, see ver. 6, etc.) you are still in a state in which God will permit advance; for (as is set forth in the following verses) there may be a retrogression from which recovery is impossible. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/hebrews/6-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦτο</span> <span class="translit">(touto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">we will do,</span><br /><span class="grk">ποιήσομεν</span> <span class="translit">(poiēsomen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">if</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐάνπερ</span> <span class="translit">(eanper)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> </span><span class="str2">If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεός</span> <span class="translit">(Theos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">permits.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιτρέπῃ</span> <span class="translit">(epitrepē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2010.htm">Strong's 2010: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/6-3.htm">Hebrews 6:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/hebrews/6-3.htm">Hebrews 6:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/hebrews/6-3.htm">Hebrews 6:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/hebrews/6-3.htm">Hebrews 6:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/hebrews/6-3.htm">Hebrews 6:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/6-3.htm">Hebrews 6:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/6-3.htm">Hebrews 6:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/6-3.htm">Hebrews 6:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/6-3.htm">Hebrews 6:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/hebrews/6-3.htm">Hebrews 6:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/hebrews/6-3.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 6:3 This will we do if God permits (Heb. He. 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