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Hebrews 12:22 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Hebrews 12:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 12 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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,”
Hebrews 12:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 12:22
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, This magnificent verse contrasts Sinai's terror with Zion's glory. 'But ye are come' (proselēlythate, προσεληλύθατε, perfect tense—'you have come and remain') indicates believers' present, permanent standing. Unlike Sinai (external, temporary, terrifying), we approach Mount Zion—'the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem.' This is the ultimate reality foreshadowed by earthly Jerusalem, the eternal city prepared by God (Hebrews 11:10, 16; Revelation 21-...
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Cross-References for Hebrews 12:22
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“from where we also wait for a Savior”
“which is the mother of us all.”
“the joy of the whole earth”
“and behold”
“New Jerusalem”
“and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy shall be on their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
“may God take away his part from the tree of life”
“I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God”
“as Yahweh has said”
“but we seek that which is to come.”