Hebrews 12:14

Modern

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Pacem sequimini cum omnibus, et sanctimoniam, sine qua nemo videbit Deum:

Greek

English

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

People living a holy life have confident hope of seeing the Lord (see 1 John 2:28; 3:21; 4:17).

The author encourages listeners to keep following Jesus, who is the ultimate example of faithfulness. They should:

Theme notes and profiles

2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
1 Peter 1:15–16
But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,
1 Thessalonians 4:7
For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.
Matthew 5:8–9
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
1 Peter 3:11
He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
Romans 12:18
If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Proverbs 16:7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
1 Thessalonians 3:13
…so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.
Romans 6:22
But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.
3 John 1:11
Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.