Hebrews 12:1
American King James Why seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
American Standard Version Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
King James Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
World English Bible Therefore let’s also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
Hebrews 12:2
American King James Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
American Standard Version looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of `our' faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
King James Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
World English Bible looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:3
American King James For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds.
American Standard Version For consider him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against himself, that ye wax not weary, fainting in your souls.
King James For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
World English Bible For consider him who has endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, that you don’t grow weary, fainting in your souls.
Hebrews 12:4
American King James You have not yet resisted to blood, striving against sin.
American Standard Version Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin:
King James Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
World English Bible You have not yet resisted to blood, striving against sin.
Hebrews 12:5
American King James And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to children, My son, despise not you the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are rebuked of him:
American Standard Version and ye have forgotten the exhortation which reasoneth with you as with sons, My son, regard not lightly the chastening of the Lord, Nor faint when thou art reproved of him;
King James And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:
World English Bible You have forgotten the exhortation which reasons with you as with children, “My son, don’t take lightly the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by him;
Hebrews 12:6
American King James For whom the Lord loves he chastens, and whips every son whom he receives.
American Standard Version For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, And scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
King James For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
World English Bible for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines, and chastises every son whom he receives.”
Hebrews 12:7
American King James If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chastens not?
American Standard Version It is for chastening that ye endure; God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is there whom `his' father chasteneth not?
King James If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
World English Bible It is for discipline that you endure. God deals with you as with children, for what son is there whom his father doesn’t discipline?
Hebrews 12:8
American King James But if you be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are you bastards, and not sons.
American Standard Version But if ye are without chastening, whereof all have been made partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
King James But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
World English Bible But if you are without discipline, of which all have been made partakers, then you are illegitimate, and not children.
Hebrews 12:9
American King James Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?
American Standard Version Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
King James Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
World English Bible Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live?
Hebrews 12:10
American King James For they truly for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
American Standard Version For they indeed for a few days chastened `us' as seemed good to them; but he for `our' profit, that `we' may be partakers of his holiness.
King James For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
World English Bible For they indeed for a few days disciplined us as seemed good to them, but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
Hebrews 12:11
American King James Now no chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them which are exercised thereby.
American Standard Version All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, `even the fruit' of righteousness.
King James Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
World English Bible All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:12
American King James Why lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
American Standard Version Wherefore lift up the hands that hang down, and the palsied knees;
King James Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
World English Bible Therefore lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees,
Hebrews 12:13
American King James And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
American Standard Version and make straight paths for your feet, that that which is lame be not turned out of the way, but rather be healed.
King James And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
World English Bible and make straight paths for your feet, so what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.
Hebrews 12:14
American King James Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
American Standard Version Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord:
King James Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
World English Bible Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,
Hebrews 12:15
American King James Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
American Standard Version looking carefully lest `there be' any man that falleth short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble `you', and thereby the many be defiled;
King James Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
World English Bible looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you and many be defiled by it,
Hebrews 12:16
American King James Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
American Standard Version lest `there be' any fornication, or profane person, as Esau, who for one mess of meat sold his own birthright.
King James Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
World English Bible lest there be any sexually immoral person or profane person, like Esau, who sold his birthright for one meal.
Hebrews 12:17
American King James For you know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.
American Standard Version For ye know that even when he afterward desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected; for he found no place for a change of mind `in his father,' though he sought is diligently with tears.
King James For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.
World English Bible For you know that even when he afterward desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for a change of mind though he sought it diligently with tears.
Hebrews 12:18
American King James For you are not come to the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor to blackness, and darkness, and tempest,
American Standard Version For ye are not come unto `a mount' that might be touched, and that burned with fire, and unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest,
King James For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest,
World English Bible For you have not come to a mountain that might be touched and that burned with fire, and to blackness, darkness, storm,
Hebrews 12:19
American King James And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard entreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more:
American Standard Version and the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which `voice' they that heard entreated that no word more should be spoken unto them;
King James And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more:
World English Bible the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which those who heard it begged that not one more word should be spoken to them,
Hebrews 12:20
American King James (For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:
American Standard Version for they could not endure that which was enjoined, If even a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned;
King James (For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:
World English Bible for they could not stand that which was commanded, “If even an animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned”.
Hebrews 12:21
American King James And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)
American Standard Version and so fearful was the appearance, `that' Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:
King James And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)
World English Bible So fearful was the appearance that Moses said, “I am terrified and trembling.”
Hebrews 12:22
American King James But you are come to mount Sion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
American Standard Version but ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels,
King James But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
World English Bible But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable multitudes of angels,
Hebrews 12:23
American King James To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
American Standard Version 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 just men made perfect,
King James To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
World English Bible to the festal gathering and assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,
Hebrews 12:24
American King James And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaks better things that that of Abel.
American Standard Version and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaketh better than `that of' Abel.
King James And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things that that of Abel.
World English Bible to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better than that of Abel.
Hebrews 12:25
American King James See that you refuse not him that speaks. For if they escaped not who refused him that spoke on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaks from heaven:
American Standard Version See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not when they refused him that warned `them' on earth, much more `shall not' we `escape' who turn away from him that `warneth' from heaven:
King James See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:
World English Bible See that you don’t refuse him who speaks. For if they didn’t escape when they refused him who warned on the earth, how much more will we not escape who turn away from him who warns from heaven,
Hebrews 12:26
American King James Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he has promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.
American Standard Version whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more will I make to tremble not the earth only, but also the heaven.
King James Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.
World English Bible whose voice shook the earth then, but now he has promised, saying, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also the heavens.”
Hebrews 12:27
American King James And this word, Yet once more, signifies the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
American Standard Version And this `word', Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that have been made, that those things which are not shaken may remain.
King James And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
World English Bible This phrase, “Yet once more” signifies the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that have been made, that those things which are not shaken may remain.
Hebrews 12:28
American King James Why we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
American Standard Version Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may offer service well-pleasing to God with reverence and awe:
King James Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
World English Bible Therefore, receiving a Kingdom that can’t be shaken, let’s have grace, through which we serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe,
Hebrews 12:29
American King James For our God is a consuming fire.
American Standard Version for our God is a consuming fire.
King James For our God is a consuming fire.
World English Bible for our God is a consuming fire.