Therefore we must progress beyond ¹  the elementary ²  instructions about Christ ³  and move on ⁴  to maturity, not laying this foundation again: repentance from dead works and faith in God,

As for the seed that ¹  fell among thorns, these are the ones who hear, but ²  as they go on their way they are choked ³  by the worries and riches and pleasures of life, ⁴  and their fruit does not mature. ⁵ 

and endurance, character, and character, hope.

Their children ¹  are firmly established in their presence, ²  their offspring before their eyes.

Fools ¹  are placed in many positions of authority, ²  while wealthy men sit in lowly positions.

So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. ¹ 

We are also ready to punish every act of disobedience, ¹  whenever your obedience is complete.

Like a vine he will let his sour grapes fall, ¹  and like an olive tree he will shed his blossoms. ² 

In the womb he attacked his brother; in his manly vigor he struggled ¹  with God.

So ¹  with many parables like these, he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear.

Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches ¹  it.

And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,

By faith, when he grew up, Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,

She reared one of her cubs; he became a young lion. He learned to tear prey; he devoured people. ¹ 

Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another ¹  in accordance with Christ Jesus,

For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified. ¹ 

toward the administration of the fullness of the times, to head up ¹  all things in Christ – the things in heaven ²  and the things on earth. ³ 

We proclaim him by instructing ¹  and teaching ²  all people ³  with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature ⁴  in Christ.

But she will be delivered through childbearing, ¹  if she ²  continues in faith and love and holiness with self-control.

for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.