Hebrews 12:22 nasb — But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels,

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"But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels,"

— Hebrews 12:22, NASB

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Hebrews 12 — Context

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and to the blast of a trumpet and the sound of words which sound was such that those who heard begged that no further word be spoken to them.

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For they could not bear the command, "IF EVEN A BEAST TOUCHES THE MOUNTAIN, IT WILL BE STONED."

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And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, "I AM FULL OF FEAR and trembling."

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But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels,

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to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,

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and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks better than the blood of Abel.

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See to it that you do not refuse Him who is speaking. For if those did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape who turn away from Him who warns from heaven.

Hebrews 12:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 12:22 say?
Hebrews 12:22 in the NASB reads: “But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels,”
Where is Hebrews 12:22 in the Bible?
Hebrews 12:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 22.
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 12:22.
What translation should I read Hebrews 12:22 in?
Hebrews 12:22 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 12:22?
Hebrews 12:22 reads (NASB): “But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels,” 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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