Hebrews 12:28 Cross References - Mace

²⁸ since then we are entring into a kingdom which cannot be changed, let us maintain the divine favour, whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and fear.

³⁴ the king shall say to those on his right hand, come, ye blessed of my father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

³³ he shall reign over the house of Jacob, and of his kingdom there shall be no end."

²⁰ Upon the Pharisees asking him, when the kingdom of God should come, he answer'd them, the kingdom of God is not usher'd in with pomp and exclamations, ²¹ as see here! or see there! for even now the kingdom of God is commenc'd among you.

²⁰ well, be it so, for their incredulity they were broken off, and you by faith stand firm: be not then elated, but let this be your fear,

¹ I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God to you, that you present your bodies a living victim, holy, acceptable unto God, as the service of a rational being. ² and be not conformed to the present age: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may perceive what God requires of you is good, and acceptable, and perfect.

⁶ to display the glory of his grace, which has render'd us acceptable by his beloved son:

¹⁰ consider what is acceptable to the Lord;

¹⁸ I have now receiv'd the whole, and have more than sufficient: I am loaded with the presents you sent by Epaphroditus, which I have receiv'd as grateful incense, as a sacrifice which God accepts and approves.

⁶ but Christ govern'd his own house in quality of son and heir, and 'tis we that are his house, provided we stedfastly persevere unto the end in the publick profession of that hope, in virtue of which we glory.

¹⁶ us therefore approach with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may obtain the seasonable assistance of divine mercy and favour.

⁷ this was Jesus, who while he was in a mortal body, having offered up prayers and supplications, with strong cries, and with tears, to him that was able to save him from that death, was heard so as to be delivered from his fear;

¹⁹ Wherefore, my brethren, since by virtue of the blood of Jesus we have the liberty of entring into the holy of holies,

²² let us draw near with sincerity, in full assurance of faith, having our consciences purified from guilt, and our bodies washed with pure water. ²³ Let us stedfastly maintain the hope which we have avow'd, since he is faithful that has promised:

¹⁵ Let our sacrifice then, which we are to offer to God by Jesus Christ, be that of incessant praises, the offering of our lips, which celebrate his name:

⁴ in the enjoyment of a state, that can never change or decay, a state reserv'd in heaven for us, ⁵ whom the divine power preserves through faith for that salvation, which is going to be made manifest in the latter time.

¹⁷ and since you invoke him as your father, who without respect of persons judges every one according to his actions; while you are passing thro' this world, be fearful of offending him:

⁵ you your selves are as so many living stones, you are the edifice, the spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, agreeable to God by Jesus Christ.

²⁰ from a principle of conscience. what glory is there in suffering corporal punishment for real offences? but if you meet with ill usage for doing your duty, and bear it with constancy,

⁶ who hath made us kings and priests to his God and father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

¹⁰ and hast made us kings and priests unto our God: and we shall reign on the earth."

⁴ who will not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: and all nations shall come to adore thee; because thy judgments have been display'd."