Hebrews 6:15-17
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15 And so in this way Abraham, after much patience, obtained the promise. 16 People regularly swear by someone greater than themselves, and in all their disputes the oath confirms the matter and brings it to closure. 17 So when God wanted to show all the more clearly to the heirs of the promise just how unchangeable his will was, he guaranteed it with an oath,
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Hebrews 6:15-17
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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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