And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, Treasury of Scripture tasted. Matthew 13:20,21 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it... Mark 4:16,17 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness... Mark 6:20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things... Luke 8:13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe... 1 Peter 2:3 If so be you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 2 Peter 2:20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ... the powers. Hebrews 2:5 For to the angels has he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
Context A Call to Maturity
1Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3And this will we do, if God permit. 4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6If they shall fall away, to renew them again to repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. 7For the earth which drinks in the rain that comes oft on it, and brings forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receives blessing from God: 8But that which bears thorns and briers is rejected, and is near to cursing; whose end is to be burned. 9But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end: 12That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
and tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come,
Douay-Rheims Bible
Have moreover tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
Darby Bible Translation
and have tasted the good word of God, and the works of power of the age to come,
King James Bible
And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
Young's Literal Translation
and did taste the good saying of God, the powers also of the coming age,
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