Hebrews 6:2
New International Version
instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

New Living Translation
You don’t need further instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

English Standard Version
and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

Berean Standard Bible
instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

Berean Literal Bible
instruction about baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

King James Bible
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

New King James Version
of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

New American Standard Bible
of instruction about washings and laying on of hands, and about the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment.

NASB 1995
of instruction about washings and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment.

NASB 1977
of instruction about washings, and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

Legacy Standard Bible
of teaching about washings and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment.

Amplified Bible
of teaching about washings (ritual purifications), the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. [These are all important matters in which you should have been proficient long ago.]

Christian Standard Bible
teaching about ritual washings, laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
teaching about ritual washings, laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

American Standard Version
of the teaching of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Contemporary English Version
And we shouldn't need to keep teaching about baptisms or about the laying on of hands or about people being raised from death and the future judgment.

English Revised Version
of the teaching of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
We shouldn't repeat the basic teachings about such things as baptisms, setting people apart for holy tasks, dead people coming back to life, and eternal judgment.

Good News Translation
of the teaching about baptisms and the laying on of hands; of the resurrection of the dead and the eternal judgment.

International Standard Version
instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

Majority Standard Bible
instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

NET Bible
teaching about baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

New Heart English Bible
of the teaching of washings, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of everlasting judgment.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Weymouth New Testament
or of teaching about ceremonial washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and the last judgement.

World English Bible
of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of the teaching of immersions, also of laying on of hands, also of [the] resurrection of the dead, and of continuous judgment,

Berean Literal Bible
instruction about baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Young's Literal Translation
of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on also of hands, of rising again also of the dead, and of judgment age-during,

Smith's Literal Translation
Of the teaching of immersions, and placing upon of hands, and of the rising up of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Catholic Public Domain Version
of the doctrine of baptism, and also of the imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

New American Bible
instruction about baptisms and laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment.

New Revised Standard Version
instruction about baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And for the doctrine of baptisms, and for the laying on of hands, and for the resurrection of the dead and for eternal judgment?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For the teaching of baptism, the laying on of hands, for the resurrection from among the dead, and for eternal judgment?
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
of the teaching with respect to immersions, and of the laying on of hands, of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal condemnation.

Godbey New Testament
of the teaching of baptisms, and of the laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Haweis New Testament
of the doctrine of ablutions, and of imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Mace New Testament
the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment:

Weymouth New Testament
or of teaching about ceremonial washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and the last judgement.

Worrell New Testament
of the teaching of immersions, and laying on of hands, of a resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

Worsley New Testament
and of faith in God, of the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, and of the resurrection from the dead, and of eternal judgement: (tho' we will do this also, if God permit:)

Additional Translations ...
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Context
A Call to Maturity
1Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God, 2instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3And this we will do, if God permits.…

Cross References
Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:11
I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Romans 6:3-4
Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.

1 Corinthians 15:29
If these things are not so, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them?

Acts 19:4-6
Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” / On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. / And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

Mark 1:4
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

John 3:5
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.

Acts 8:14-17
When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. / On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit. / For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. ...

1 Peter 3:21
And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Acts 10:44-48
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. / All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. / For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, ...

Romans 2:5-6
But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. / God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”

Revelation 20:12-13
And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. / The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds.

2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

Matthew 25:31-32
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

John 5:28-29
Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice / and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.


Treasury of Scripture

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

the doctrine.

Hebrews 9:10
Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.

Mark 7:4,8
And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables…

Luke 11:38
And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.

laying.

Acts 6:6
Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

Acts 8:14-18
Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: …

Acts 13:3
And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

resurrection.

Hebrews 11:35
Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:

Isaiah 26:19
Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.

Ezekiel 37:1-14
The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, …

eternal.

Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Matthew 25:31-46
When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: …

Acts 17:31
Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

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Hebrews 6
1. He exhorts not to fall back from the faith;
11. but to be steadfast,
12. diligent, and patient to wait upon God;
13. because God is most sure in his promise.














instruction about baptisms
The word "instruction" here implies foundational teaching, essential for the early Christian community. The Greek word for "baptisms" is "baptismōn," which is plural, indicating various types of ceremonial washings. In the Jewish context, these could refer to ritual cleansings, but in the Christian context, it points to the practice of baptism as an outward sign of inward faith and repentance. Baptism symbolizes the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This foundational teaching underscores the transformative power of faith and the believer's new life in Christ.

the laying on of hands
This phrase refers to a practice with deep roots in both Jewish and early Christian traditions. In the Old Testament, the laying on of hands was used for blessing, consecration, and the transfer of authority or guilt. In the New Testament, it is associated with the impartation of the Holy Spirit, healing, and commissioning for ministry. The Greek term "epithesis" suggests a deliberate and purposeful act, signifying the transmission of spiritual gifts or authority. This practice highlights the communal and relational aspects of faith, where believers support and empower one another through the Holy Spirit.

the resurrection of the dead
The resurrection is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine, affirming the belief in life after death and the ultimate victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ. The Greek word "anastasis" means "a raising up" or "resurrection." This teaching provides hope and assurance to believers, emphasizing that just as Christ was raised from the dead, so too will His followers be raised to eternal life. It is a promise of future glory and a call to live in the light of eternity, with the assurance that death is not the end but a transition to everlasting life with God.

and eternal judgment
"Eternal judgment" refers to the final and irrevocable decision of God regarding the fate of every individual. The Greek word "krima" denotes a judicial decision or sentence. This teaching serves as a solemn reminder of the accountability each person has before God. It underscores the justice and righteousness of God, who will judge the living and the dead. For believers, it is a call to live righteously and to share the gospel, knowing that eternal destinies are at stake. It also offers comfort, as it assures that evil will be punished and justice will ultimately prevail.

(2) Of the doctrine of baptisms.--The meaning of these words has been much controverted. The order of the Greek has been thought to require the rendering baptisms of doctrine (or, teaching); and it has been believed that the writer in this manner seeks to characterise Christian baptism as contrasted with the Jewish lustrations. Matthew 28:19, "baptising them . . . teaching them," is often quoted in favour of this view. The whole question of baptism amongst the Jews of the Apostolic age is full of difficulty, since the first references to the rite in connection with proselytes belong to a much later date. But, waiving this, we must surely regard it as most unlikely that the baptism specifically Christian would be marked as "baptism of teaching." Teaching would rather be the point of resemblance than the point of contrast between the Jewish and the Christian rite. We must, therefore, adhere to the ordinary view. The word doctrine, or teaching, seems to be introduced in order to avoid the ambiguity which would lie in the words, "a foundation of repentance, faith, baptism," &c.; not a doctrine, but the repetition of a rite might seem to be intended. But what are we to understand by teaching regarding baptisms? Both the word itself and the use of the plural are remarkable. The word (which is not the ordinary term baptisma, but baptismus) occurs in Hebrews 9:10, Mark 7:4, in the plural, and in Colossians 2:12 in the singular; in the last of these passages it denotes Christian baptism, but in the others the ceremonial washings of the Jews. We must not forget the importance which of right belonged to these washings in the Levitical law, as one of the appointed modes of removing that uncleanness which excluded from every sacred place. The baptism of John attached itself to passages in the Scriptures in which this symbol was taken up by the prophets with profound spiritual application (Ezekiel 36, et al.). Both John's baptism and that of Christ, therefore, would, from the Hebrew point of view, be "washings"; and the teaching which every new convert must receive would include instruction on the symbolical purifications of the Old Covenant and the New. (See the very interesting Notes in Vol. II. on Acts 18:24-25; Acts 19:4.) . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
instruction
διδαχὴν (didachēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1322: Teaching, doctrine, what is taught. From didasko; instruction.

about baptisms,
βαπτισμῶν (baptismōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 909: Dipping, washing (of a ceremonial character). From baptizo; ablution.

[the] laying on
ἐπιθέσεώς (epitheseōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1936: A laying on; an attack, assault. From epitithemi; an imposition.

of hands,
χειρῶν (cheirōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 5495: A hand.

[the] resurrection
ἀναστάσεώς (anastaseōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 386: A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery.

of [the] dead,
νεκρῶν (nekrōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3498: (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

eternal
αἰωνίου (aiōniou)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 166: From aion; perpetual.

judgment.
κρίματος (krimatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 2917: From krino; a decision ('crime').


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