Hebrews 12:14

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

King James Version

In Context

13And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

15Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

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Cross References

Genesis 32:30And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

Job 19:26And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:

Psalms 34:14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Psalms 94:15But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.

Psalms 133:1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Proverbs 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 12:5-18

The Benefit of Afflictions; The Use of Afflictions; Cautions against Apostasy. ( a. d. 62.) 4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. 5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: 6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father… Read the whole commentary →

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