Hebrews 12:13-23 (New International Version)
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"Make level paths for your feet,"a1 so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.2
Warning Against Refusing God
14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men3 and to be holy;4 without holiness no one will see the Lord.5 15 See to it that no one misses the grace of God6 and that no bitter root7 grows up to cause trouble and defile many. 16 See that no one is sexually immoral,8 or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son.9 17 Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. He could bring about no change of mind, though he sought the blessing with tears.10 18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm;11 19 to a trumpet blast12 or to such a voice speaking words13 that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them,14 20 because they could not bear what was commanded: "If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned."b15 21 The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, "I am trembling with fear."c16 22 But you have come to Mount Zion,17 to the heavenly Jerusalem,18 the city19 of the living God.20 You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, 23 to the church of the firstborn,21 whose names are written in heaven.22 You have come to God, the judge of all men,23 to the spirits of righteous men made perfect,24Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)
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