Hebrews 12:14

God's Word

Try to live peacefully with everyone, and try to live holy lives, because if you don’t, you will not see the Lord.

Cross References

Genesis 32:30

So Jacob named that place Peniel [Face of God], because he said, “I have seen God face to face, but my life was saved.”

Job 19:26

Even after my skin has been stripped off my body, I will see God in my own flesh.

Job 33:26

They will pray to God, who will be pleased with them. They will see God’s face and shout for joy as he restores their righteousness.

Psalm 120:6

I have lived too long with those who hate peace.

Psalm 133:1

See how good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters live together in harmony!

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it!

Psalm 38:20

They pay me back with evil instead of good, and they accuse me because I try to do what is good.

Psalm 94:15

The decisions of judges will again become fair, and everyone whose motives are decent will pursue justice.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away rage, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 16:7

When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is ⌞like⌟ opening a floodgate, so stop before the argument gets out of control.

Isaiah 51:1

Listen to me, you people who pursue what is right and seek the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were dug.

Mark 9:50

Salt is good. But if salt loses its taste, how will you restore its flavor? Have salt within you, and live in peace with one another.”

Luke 1:75

by being holy and honorable as long as we live.

Romans 12:18

As much as it is possible, live in peace with everyone.

Romans 14:19

So let’s pursue those things which bring peace and which are good for each other.

Romans 6:22

Now you have been freed from sin and have become God’s slaves. This results in a holy life and, finally, in everlasting life.

1 Corinthians 1:10

Brothers and sisters, I encourage all of you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to agree with each other and not to split into opposing groups. I want you to be united in your understanding and opinions.

1 Corinthians 13:12

Now we see a blurred image in a mirror. Then we will see very clearly. Now my knowledge is incomplete. Then I will have complete knowledge as God has complete knowledge of me.

2 Corinthians 6:17

The Lord says, “Get away from unbelievers. Separate yourselves from them. Have nothing to do with anything unclean. Then I will welcome you.”

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, dear friends, we need to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit and live a holy life in the fear of God.

Galatians 3:21

Does this mean, then, that the laws given to Moses contradict God’s promises? That’s unthinkable! If those laws could give us life, then certainly we would receive God’s approval because we obeyed them.

Ephesians 5:5

You know very well that no person who is involved in sexual sin, perversion, or greed (which means worshiping wealth) can have any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Philippians 3:12

It’s not that I’ve already reached the goal or have already completed the course. But I run to win that which Jesus Christ has already won for me.

1 Thessalonians 3:13

Then he will strengthen you to be holy. Then you will be blameless in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all God’s holy people.

1 Thessalonians 4:7

God didn’t call us to be sexually immoral but to be holy.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one ever pays back one wrong with another wrong. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and everyone else.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, must avoid these things. Pursue what God approves of: a godly life, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

Stay away from lusts which tempt young people. Pursue what has God’s approval. Pursue faith, love, and peace together with those who worship the Lord with a pure heart.

Hebrews 12:10

For a short time our fathers disciplined us as they thought best. Yet, God disciplines us for our own good so that we can become holy like him.

Hebrews 9:28

Likewise, Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of humanity, and after that he will appear a second time. This time he will not deal with sin, but he will save those who eagerly wait for him.

1 Peter 3:11

They must turn away from evil and do good. They must seek peace and pursue it.

1 Peter 3:13

Who will harm you if you are devoted to doing what is good?

2 Peter 3:11

All these things will be destroyed in this way. So think of the kind of holy and godly lives you must live

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the good will  and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory belongs to him now and for that eternal day! Amen.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, never imitate evil, but imitate good. The person who does good is from God. The person who does evil has never seen God.

Judges 11:14

Jephthah again sent messengers to the king of Ammon.