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Hebrews 6:2

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 2 the teaching on baptisms and the laying on of the hands,+ the resurrection of the dead+ and everlasting judgment.

Hebrews 6:2

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 2 βαπτισμῶν of baptisms διδαχὴν teaching ἐπιθέσεώς putting upon τε and χειρῶν, of hands, ἀναστάσεως of resurrection νεκρῶν of dead (ones) καὶ and κρίματος of judgment αἰωνίου. everlasting.

Hebrews 6:2

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 2 the teaching on baptisms+ and the laying on of the hands,+ the resurrection of the dead+ and everlasting judgment.+

Hebrews 6:2

The Bible in Living English
- 2 instruction about baptisms and laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment.

Hebrews 6:2

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

Hebrews 6:2

The Emphasized Bible
- 2 Of immersions—in respect of teaching And of the laying on of hands, Of the resurrection of the dead And of judgment age-abiding;—

Hebrews 6:2

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

Hebrews

Watch Tower Publications Index 1930-1985
- 6:2 w60 416; w48 180

Hebrews Study Notes—Chapter 6

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 6:2
  
  the teaching on baptisms: Paul includes this teaching as part of “the primary doctrine about the Christ.” (Heb 6:1) Christian baptism is the starting point from which a disciple must make further progress to maturity. Even after getting baptized, a Christian has much to learn and apply.—Mt 28:19, 20; Ac 2:38.
  
  baptisms: Paul’s audience was familiar with several forms of water baptisms. For example, they knew about various Jewish “ceremonial washings,” or literally, “baptisms.” (Heb 9:10 and study note; Mr 7:4 and study note) They were also aware of “the baptism of John.” (Ac 18:25 and study note) However, the Christian teaching on baptism made such baptisms obsolete; only one approved form of water baptism remained.—Eph 4:5 and study note.
  
  the laying on of the hands: Jesus and his disciples laid their hands on individuals when blessing them (Mt 19:13-15), healing them (Ac 28:8), or appointing them for a service (Ac 6:6 and study note; 13:2, 3; 2Ti 1:6). However, Paul may here refer to the practice of transmitting “the gifts of the spirit” to fellow believers, giving them the ability to perform miracles. (1Co 14:12; Ac 8:17, 18; 19:6) Upon observing such miracles, sincere people could readily discern that Jehovah had transferred his favor from the ancient nation of Israel to spiritual Israel. (Mt 21:43; Ac 15:14; Ga 6:16; Heb 2:3, 4 and study note) Thus, Paul refers to this practice as part of the foundation, one of the first things a person learned upon accepting Christianity.—Heb 6:1.
  
  the resurrection of the dead: Paul includes the resurrection in “the primary doctrine” of Christianity. (Heb 6:1) It is central to Christian faith (Joh 5:28, 29; 1Co 15:12-19) and inseparably linked to other basic Bible teachings.—See study note on 1Co 15:14 and Glossary, “Resurrection.”
  
  everlasting judgment: In this context, “judgment” seems to refer to all of God’s judicial decisions. They are “everlasting” because the results, or consequences, of his judgments will remain valid forever.—Compare Joh 5:24 and study note; Ro 2:3, 6-8; Re 20:12, 15.