Hebrews 12:25-29
English Standard Version
25 See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For (A)if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. 26 At that time (B)his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, (C)“Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates (D)the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving (E)a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus (F)let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29 for our (G)God is a consuming fire.
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Hebrews 12:25-29
Common English Bible
25 See to it that you don’t resist the one who is speaking. If the people didn’t escape when they refused to listen to the one who warned them on earth, how will we escape if we reject the one who is warning from heaven? 26 His voice shook the earth then, but now he has made a promise: Still once more I will shake not only the earth but heaven also.[a] 27 The words “still once more” reveal the removal of what is shaken—the things that are part of this creation—so that what isn’t shaken will remain. 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that can’t be shaken, let’s continue to express our gratitude.[b] With this gratitude, let’s serve[c] in a way that is pleasing to God with respect and awe, 29 because our God really is a consuming fire.
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- Hebrews 12:26 Exod 19:18
- Hebrews 12:28 Or hold on to grace
- Hebrews 12:28 Or offer priestly service
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