Hebrews 6:15-17
English Standard Version Anglicised
15 And thus Abraham,[a] (A)having patiently waited, obtained the promise. 16 For people swear by something greater than themselves, and in all their disputes (B)an oath is final for confirmation. 17 So when God desired to show more convincingly to (C)the heirs of the promise (D)the unchangeable character of his purpose, (E)he guaranteed it with an oath,
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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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