1 And therefore we also having so great a cloud of witnesses over our head, laying aside every weight and sin which surrounds us, let us run by patience to the fight proposed to us:
2 Looking on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith, who having joy set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and now sitteth on the right hand of the throne of God.
3 For think diligently upon him that endured such opposition from sinners against himself; that you be not wearied, fainting in your minds.
4 For you have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin:
5 And you have forgotten the consolation, which speaketh to you, as unto children, saying: My son, neglect not the discipline of the Lord; neither be thou wearied whilst thou art rebuked by him.
6 For whom the Lord loveth, he chastiseth; and he scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
7 Persevere under discipline. God dealeth with you as with his sons; for what son is there, whom the father doth not correct?
8 But if you be without chastisement, whereof all are made partakers, then are you bastards, and not sons.
9 Moreover we have had fathers of our flesh, for instructors, and we reverenced them: shall we not much more obey the Father of spirits, and live?
10 And they indeed for a few days, according to their own pleasure, instructed us: but he, for our profit, that we might receive his sanctification.
11 Now all chastisement for the present indeed seemeth not to bring with it joy, but sorrow: but afterwards it will yield, to them that are exercised by it, the most peaceable fruit of justice.
12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees,
13 And make straight steps with your feet: that no one, halting, may go out of the way; but rather be healed.
14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness: without which no man shall see God.
15 Looking diligently, lest any man be wanting to the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up do hinder, and by it many be defiled.
16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau; who for one mess, sold his first birthright.
17 For know ye that afterwards, when he desired to inherit the benediction, he was rejected; for he found no place of repentance, although with tears he had sought it.
18 For you are not come to a mountain that might be touched, and a burning fire, and a whirlwind, and darkness, and storm,
19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words, which they that heard excused themselves, that the word might not be spoken to them:
20 For they did not endure that which was said: And if so much as a beast shall touch the mount, it shall be stoned.
21 And so terrible was that which was seen, Moses said: I am frighted, and tremble.
22 But you are come to mount Sion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to the company of many thousands of angels,
23 And to the church of the firstborn, who are written 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 the sprinkling of blood which speaketh better than that of Abel.
25 See that you refuse him not that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spoke upon the earth, much more shall not we, that turn away from him that speaketh to us from heaven.
26 Whose voice then moved the earth; but now he promiseth, saying: Yet once more, and I will move not only the earth, but heaven also.
27 And in that he saith, Yet once more, he signifieth the translation of the moveable things as made, that those things may remain which are immoveable.
28 Therefore receiving an immoveable kingdom, we have grace; whereby let us serve, 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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