But the word which they heard did not profit them — So far from it, that it increased their damnation. It is then only when it is mixed with faith, that it exerts its saving power.
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Hebrews 4:2
2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the worda preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.