Hebrews 12:22
“But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,”
Hebrews 12:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- 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,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- but ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels,
- DARBYDarby
- but ye have come to mount Zion; and to the city of the living God, heavenly Jerusalem; and to myriads of angels,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But you have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable multitudes of angels,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- But, ye came to Mount Zion, and to a city of the living God, to the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of messengers,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to countless thousands of angels in joyful assembly,
Context: Hebrews 12
20(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:
21And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)
22But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
23To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
24And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
About Hebrews 12: Running the Race of Faith
This chapter encourages readers to run the race of faith with perseverance, focusing on Jesus and His example of endurance. The author also stresses the importance of holiness and peace in the Christian life.
Commentary
Hebrews 12 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the power of faith and perseverance. It begins by reminding us of the great cloud of witnesses that have gone before us, and encourages us to run the race of faith with endurance. The author then speaks of the discipline of God, which is meant to bring us back to Him and to help us grow in our faith. He then speaks of the joy that comes from our faith, and how it is a source of strength and hope.