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Hebrews 12

Heb. 12:14 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Follow
dioko (Greek #1377)
to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
KJV usage: ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.
Pronounce: dee-o'-ko
Origin: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb δίω (to flee; compare the base of 1169 and 1249)
peace
eirene (Greek #1515)
peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
KJV usage: one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
Pronounce: i-ray'-nay
Origin: probably from a primary verb εἴρω (to join)
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meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
men, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
holiness
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hagiasmos (Greek #38)
properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism) a purifier
KJV usage: holiness, sanctification.
Pronounce: hag-ee-as-mos'
Origin: from 37
, without
choris (Greek #5565)
at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as preposition)
KJV usage: beside, by itself, without.
Pronounce: kho-rece'
Origin: adverb from 5561
m which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
no man
oudeis (Greek #3762)
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
KJV usage: any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought.
Pronounce: oo-dice'
Origin: οὐδεμία (oo-dem-ee'-ah), and neuter οὐδέν (oo-den') from 3761 and 1520
shall see
optanomai (Greek #3700)
which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternate of 3708 to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from 991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from 1492, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while 2300, and still more emphatically its intensive 2334, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and 4648 a watching from a distance)
KJV usage: appear, look, see, shew self.
Pronounce: op-tan'-om-ahee
Origin: of the primary (middle voice) ὄπτομαι (op'-tom-ahee)
the Lord
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
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Psa. 34:14•  (Psa. 34:14)
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Matt. 5:8• 8Blessed the pure in heart; for they shall see God. (Matt. 5:8)
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Eph. 5:5• 5For this ye are aware of, knowing that no fornicator nor unclean nor covetous [person], who is an idolater, hath inheritance in the kingdom of the Christ and God. (Eph. 5:5)

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Gen. 13:7‑9•  (Gen. 13:7‑9)
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Psa. 34:14•  (Psa. 34:14)
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Psa. 38:20•  (Psa. 38:20)
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Psa. 120:6•  (Psa. 120:6)
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Psa. 133:1•  (Psa. 133:1)
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Prov. 15:1•  (Prov. 15:1)
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Prov. 16:7•  (Prov. 16:7)
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Prov. 17:14•  (Prov. 17:14)
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Isa. 11:6‑9•  (Isa. 11:6‑9)
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Matt. 5:9• 9Blessed the peace-makers; for they shall be called sons of God. (Matt. 5:9)
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Mark 9:50• 50Salt is good, but if the salt have become saltless, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another. (Mark 9:50)
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Rom. 12:18• 18if possible, on your part be at peace with all men; (Rom. 12:18)
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Rom. 14:19• 19So then let us pursue the things of peace and the things of edifying one another. (Rom. 14:19)
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1 Cor. 1:10• 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all say the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you, but [that] ye be made perfect in the same mind and in the same judgment. (1 Cor. 1:10)
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Gal. 5:22‑23• 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control:
 23against such things there is no law. (Gal. 5:22‑23)
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Eph. 4:1‑8• 1I exhort you therefore, I the prisoner in [the] Lord, that ye walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,
 2with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love,
 3using diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace:
 4one body and one Spirit, even as ye were also called in one hope of your calling;
 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
 6one God and Father of all, that [is] over all, and through all, and in us all.
 7But to each one of us was given grace according to the measure of the gift of the Christ.
 8Wherefore he saith, Having ascended on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts to men. (Eph. 4:1‑8)
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1 Thess. 5:15• 15See that none render to anyone evil for evil, but always pursue that which is good one toward another, and toward all. (1 Thess. 5:15)
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1 Tim. 6:11• 11But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit. (1 Tim. 6:11)
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2 Tim. 2:22• 22But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (2 Tim. 2:22)
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James 3:17‑18• 17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, uncontentious, impartial.
 18And righteousness' fruit in peace is being sown for those that make peace. (James 3:17‑18)
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1 Peter 3:11• 11and let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it; (1 Peter 3:11)
and holiness.
Heb. 12:10• 10For they indeed chastened for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he for profit in order to the partaking of his holiness. (Heb. 12:10)
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Psa. 94:15•  (Psa. 94:15)
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Isa. 51:1•  (Isa. 51:1)
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Luke 1:75• 75in piety and righteousness before him all our days. (Luke 1:75)
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Rom. 6:22• 22But now freed from sin, and made bondservants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end life eternal. (Rom. 6:22)
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2 Cor. 6:17• 17Wherefore come out from the midst of them and be separated, saith [the] Lord, and touch no unclean thing; and I will receive you (2 Cor. 6:17)
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2 Cor. 7:1• 1Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us purify ourselves from every pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in God's fear. (2 Cor. 7:1)
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Phil. 3:12• 12Not that I already received [it] or am already perfected; but I pursue if I may also lay hold, for that also I have been laid hold of by Christ. (Phil. 3:12)
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1 Thess. 3:13• 13in order to establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. (1 Thess. 3:13)
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1 Thess. 4:7• 7For God called us not for uncleanness but in sanctification. (1 Thess. 4:7)
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1 Peter 1:15‑16• 15but according to the Holy One that called you, be ye also holy in every [part of] conduct,
 16because it is written, Holy ye shall be, because I [am] holy. (1 Peter 1:15‑16)
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1 Peter 3:13• 13And who shall injure you if ye become zealous of the good? (1 Peter 3:13)
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2 Peter 3:11,18• 11All these things being thus to be dissolved, of what sort ought ye to be in holy ways and godliness,
 18But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: to him [be] the glory both now and unto eternity's day. Amen. (2 Peter 3:11,18)
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3 John 11• 11Beloved, imitate not the evil but the good. The good-doer is of God; the evil-doer hath not seen God. (3 John 11)
no man.
Gen. 32:30•  (Gen. 32:30)
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Job 19:26•  (Job 19:26)
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Job 33:26•  (Job 33:26)
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Matt. 5:8• 8Blessed the pure in heart; for they shall see God. (Matt. 5:8)
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1 Cor. 13:12• 12For we see now through a mirror in a dark form, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall fully know, even as I also was fully known. (1 Cor. 13:12)
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2 Cor. 7:1• 1Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us purify ourselves from every pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in God's fear. (2 Cor. 7:1)
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Eph. 5:5• 5For this ye are aware of, knowing that no fornicator nor unclean nor covetous [person], who is an idolater, hath inheritance in the kingdom of the Christ and God. (Eph. 5:5)
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Gal. 3:21• 21[Is] therefore the law against the promises of God? Let it not be. For if there had been given a law which could quicken, in very truth by law would have been righteousness. (Gal. 3:21)
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1 John 3:2‑3• 2Beloved, now are we God's children, and not yet was it manifested what we shall be. We know that if he should be manifested we shall be like him, because we shall see him even as he is.
 3And every one that hath this hope on him purifieth himself even as he is pure. (1 John 3:2‑3)
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Rev. 21:24‑27• 24And the nations shall walk by its light; and the kings of the earth bring their glory unto it.
 25And the gates of it shall in no wise be shut by day: for there shall be no night there.
 26And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations unto it.
 27And there shall in no wise enter into it anything common, and {i}one{/i} practicing abomination and a lie; but those that are written in the Lamb's book of life. (Rev. 21:24‑27)
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Rev. 22:3‑4,11‑15• 3And there shall be no more curse: and the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him,
 4and shall see his face; and his name {i}shall be{/i} on their foreheads.
 11He that is unjust, let him do unjustly still: and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him practice righteousness still: and he that is holy, let him be sanctified still.
 12Behold, I am coming quickly; and my reward with me to give each as his work is.
 13I {i}am{/i} the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.
 14Blessed {i}are{/i} those that wash their robes, that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in by the gates into the city.
 15Without {i}are{/i} the dogs and the sorcerers and the fornicators and the murderers and the idolaters and every one that loveth and practiceth a lie. (Rev. 22:3‑4,11‑15)
• the needed sorrow in our experience is turned into blessing by the way; and our chastening shown to be the fruit of divine love for profit, that we might be partakers of His holiness Who loves us. (“Hebrews 12:12-17” by W. Kelly)
• the word is "pursue" (which is stronger than "follow") (“Hebrews 12:12-17” by W. Kelly)
• God Himself is the God of peace; and His children are to reflect His character. But there is a still more imperative warning attached to the exhortation to "holiness," (“Hebrews 12:12-17” by W. Kelly)
• There is in fallen human nature an innate love of engaging in strife. The Christian is not only to refrain from all that would stir up strife, but also to pursue peace by taking a course that promotes peace. (“God's Means to Keep Us in the Path of Faith: Hebrews 12” by H. Smith)
• Any allowance of unholiness will obscure the vision. Without holiness we shall not see the Lord. Peace and holiness must be held together. (“God's Means to Keep Us in the Path of Faith: Hebrews 12” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Pursue peace with all, and holinessp, without which no one shall see the Lord:

JND Translation Notes

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Hagiasmos. See Note i at Rom. 1.4.

W. Kelly Translation

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Pursue peace with all, and holiness apart from which no one shall see the Lord,