1 Furthermore, since we also have so great a cloud of witnesses over us, let us set aside every burden and sin which may surround us, and advance, through patience, to the struggle offered to us.
2 Let us gaze upon Jesus, as the Author and the completion of our faith, who, having joy laid out before him, endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and who now sits at the right hand of the throne of God.
3 So then, meditate upon him who endured such adversity from sinners against himself, so that you may not become weary, failing in your souls.
4 For you have not yet resisted unto blood, while striving against sin.
5 And you have forgotten the consolation which speaks to you like sons, saying: “My son, do not be willing to neglect the discipline of the Lord. Neither should you become weary, while being rebuked by him.”
6 For whomever the Lord loves, he chastises. And every son whom he accepts, he scourges.
7 Persevere in discipline. God presents you to himself as sons. But what son is there, whom his father does not correct?
8 But if you are without that discipline in which all have become sharers, then you are of adultery, and you are not sons.
9 Then, too, we have certainly had the fathers of our flesh as instructors, and we reverenced them. Should we not obey the Father of spirits all the more, and so live?
10 And indeed, for a few days and according to their own wishes, they instructed us. But he does so to our benefit, so that we may receive his sanctification.
11 Now every discipline, in the present time, does not seem a gladness, of course, but a grief. But afterwards, it will repay a most peaceful fruit of justice to those who become trained in it.
12 Because of this, lift up your lazy hands and your lax knees,
13 and straighten the path of your feet, so that no one, being lame, may wander astray, but instead may be healed.
14 Pursue peace with everyone. Pursue sanctity, without which no one shall see God.
15 Be contemplative, lest anyone lack the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness spring up and impede you, and by it, many might be defiled,
16 lest any fornicator or worldly person be like Esau, who, for the sake of one meal, sold his birthright.
17 For you know that afterwards, when he desired to inherit the benediction, he was rejected. For he found no place for repentance, even though he had sought it with tears.
18 But you have not drawn near to a tangible mountain, or a burning fire, or a whirlwind, or a mist, or a storm,
19 or the sound of a trumpet, or a voice of words. Those who had experienced these things excused themselves, lest the Word be spoken to them.
20 For they could not bear what was said, and so, if even a beast would have touched the mountain, it would have been stoned.
21 And what was seen was so terrible that even Moses said: “I am terrified, and so, I tremble.”
22 But you have drawn near to mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, to the heavenly Jerusalem, and to the company of many thousands of Angels,
23 and to the Church of the first-born, those who have been inscribed in the heavens, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the just made perfect,
24 and to Jesus, the Mediator of the New Testament, and to a sprinkling of blood, which speaks better than the blood of Abel.
25 Be careful not to reject the One who is speaking. For if those who rejected him who was speaking upon the earth were not able to escape, so much more we who might turn away from the One who is speaking to us from heaven.
26 Then, his voice moved the earth. But now, he makes a promise, saying: “There is still one more time, and then I will move, not only the earth, but also heaven itself.”
27 And so, in saying, “There is still one more time,” he declares the transfer of the moveable things of creation, so that those things which are immoveable may remain.
28 Thus, in receiving an immoveable kingdom, we have grace. So, through grace, let us be of service, by pleasing God with fear and reverence.
29 For our God is a consuming fire.
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Hebrews 12 deals with the importance of divine discipline in the lives of believers, who must persevere in faith and not deviate from the path of justice. The chapter also highlights the importance of peace and holiness in our lives, as well as the need to be grateful for the great sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. Below are five verses that address these themes:
Isaiah 35:8: "And there will be a way, a path that will be called the Holy Way; the filthy will not pass through it, but it will be to those. The walkers, even the fools, will not err." This verse highlights the importance of holiness and purity in our lives, which must be characteristic of all those who follow the holy path of God.
Psalm 34:14: "Deviates from evil and does good; seek peace and follow it." This verse reminds us of the importance of peace in our lives and how we should strive to cultivate it in our relationships with others.
Proverbs 3:11-12: "My Son, do not despise the discipline of the Lord, nor be discouraged when He rebukes you. For the Lord disciplines whom he loves, just as the Father does to the Son to whom he wants well." This verse reminds us of the importance of divine discipline in our lives and how it can help us grow and mature in our faith.
Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not have anxious for anything, but in everything, for prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, present your petitions to God. And the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, will keep them your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. " This verse highlights the importance of being grateful in all circumstances and seeking God's peace in our lives.
1 Peter 2:21: "For for this you were called, for Christ has suffered for you, leaving you the example, that you may follow your footsteps." This verse highlights the importance of following Christ's example in our lives and striving to live a life that honor God.
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