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Otherwise, would they not have stopped offering them, because the worshipers, cleansed once for all, would no longer be aware of any sins?

let us continue to come near with sincere hearts in full assurance of faith, because our hearts have been sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies have been washed with pure water.Ezekiel 36:25; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 4:16; 9:14; James 1:6; 1 John 3:21;">[xr]

For you sympathizedsuffered">[fn] with the prisoners and cheerfully submitted to the violent seizure of your property, because you know that you have a better and more permanent possession.Matthew 5:12; 6:20; 19:21; Luke 12:33; Acts 5:41; Philippians 1:7; 1 Timothy 6:19; 2 Timothy 1:16; James 1:2;">[xr]

By faith Enoch was taken away without experiencing death. He could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he won approval as one who pleased God.Genesis 5:22,24;">[xr]

By faith Sarah, even though she was old and barren, received the strength to conceive, because she was convinced that the one who had made the promise was faithful.Genesis 17:19; 21:2; Luke 1:36; Romans 4:21; Hebrews 10:23;">[xr]

Instead, they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, because he has prepared a city for them.Exodus 3:6,15; Matthew 22:32; Acts 7:32; Philippians 3:20; Hebrews 13:14;">[xr]

By faith Moses was hidden by his parents for three months after he was born, because they saw that he was a beautiful child and were not afraid of the king's order.Exodus 1:16,22; 2:2; Acts 7:20;">[xr]

because he preferred being mistreated with God's people to enjoying the pleasures of sin for a short time.Psalm 84:10;">[xr]

He thought that being insulted for the sake of Christ[fn] was of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.Hebrews 10:35; 13:13;">[xr]

By faith he left Egypt, without being afraid of the king's anger, and he persevered because he saw the one who is invisible.Exodus 10:28-29; 12:37; 13:17-18; Hebrews 13:13;">[xr]

By faith Rahab the prostitute did not die with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies with a greeting ofa greeting of">[fn] peace.Joshua 1:1; 6:23; James 2:25;">[xr]

For you know that afterwards, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected because he could not find any opportunity to repent, even though he begged for it with tears.Genesis 27:34,36, 38; Hebrews 6:6;">[xr]

because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.Romans 5:3;">[xr]

and a rich person in his lowliness, because he will fade away like a flower in the grass.Job 1:14:2; Psalm 37:2; 90:5-6; 102:11; 103:15; Isaiah 40:6; 1 Corinthians 7:31; James 4:14; 1 Peter 1:24; 1 John 2:17;">[xr]

When someone is tempted, he should not say, "I am being tempted by God," because God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone.

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teachwho teach">[fn] will be judged more severely.Matthew 23:8,14; Luke 6:37; Romans 2:20-21; 1 Peter 5:3;">[xr]

You want something but do not get it, so you commit murder. You covet something but cannot obtain it, so you quarrel and fight. You do not get things because you do not ask for them!

You ask for something but do not get it because you ask for it for the wrong reason - for your own pleasure.Job 1:27:9; 35:12; Psalm 18:41; 66:18; Proverbs 1:28; Isaiah 1:15; Jeremiah 11:11; Micah 3:4; Zechariah 7:13; 1 John 3:22; 5:14;">[xr]

You, too, must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is near.Philippians 4:5; Hebrews 10:25,37; 1 Peter 4:7;">[xr]

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Because of his great mercy he has given us a new birth to an ever-living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the deadJohn 3:3,5; 1 Corinthians 15:20; 2 Corinthians 1:3; Ephesians 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; Titus 3:5; James 1:18; 1 Peter 3:21;">[xr]