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Hebrews 6:16

King James Version

16 For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

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American Standard Version

For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

Christian Standard Bible

For people swear by something greater than themselves, and for them a confirming oath ends every dispute.

English Standard Version

For people swear by something greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation.

New American Standard Bible

For people swear an oath by one greater than themselves, and with them an oath serving as confirmation is an end of every dispute.

New International Version

People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.

New King James Version

For men indeed swear by the greater, and an oath for confirmation is for them an end of all dispute.

New Living Translation

Now when people take an oath, they call on someone greater than themselves to hold them to it. And without any question that oath is binding.

World English Bible

For men indeed swear by a greater one, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.