Hebrews 12:14 - Compare All Versions

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Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness   — without it no one will see the Lord.

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

Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord

Work at getting along with each other and with God. Otherwise you’ll never get so much as a glimpse of God. Make sure no one gets left out of God’s generosity. Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time. Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God’s lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite. You well know how Esau later regretted that impulsive act and wanted God’s blessing—but by then it was too late, tears or no tears.

Pursue peace with all people, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

Continually pursue peace with everyone, and the sanctification without which no one will [ever] see the Lord.

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.