Hebrews 12:14 asv — Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord:

American Standard Version

"Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord: "

— Hebrews 12:14, American Standard Version

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Hebrews 12 — Context

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All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.

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Wherefore lift up the hands that hang down, and the palsied knees;

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and make straight paths for your feet, that that which is lame be not turned out of the way, but rather be healed.

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Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord:

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looking carefully lestthere beany man that falleth short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby the many be defiled;

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lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one mess of meat sold his own birthright.

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For ye know that even when he afterward desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected; for he found no place for a change of mind in his father, though he sought it diligently with tears.

Hebrews 12:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 12:14 say?
Hebrews 12:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord: ”
Where is Hebrews 12:14 in the Bible?
Hebrews 12:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 14.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 12:14.
What translation should I read Hebrews 12:14 in?
Hebrews 12:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 12:14?
Hebrews 12:14 reads (ASV): “Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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