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Hebrews 13:14 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Hebrews 13:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 13 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.”
Hebrews 13:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 13:14
For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. This verse grounds the previous exhortation in believers' pilgrim status. 'Here' (hōde, ὧδε) refers to this present world. 'No continuing city' (ou...menousan polin, οὐ...μένουσαν πόλιν, 'no abiding city' or 'no permanent city') indicates earthly cities, nations, and civilizations are temporary. Even Jerusalem, where temple stood, wasn't believers' permanent home. Nothing in this world lasts.'But we seek one to come' (tēn mellousan epizētoumen, τὴν μέλλουσαν ἐπιζητοῦμεν) contrasts earthly impermanence with heavenly permanence. We ac...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 13:14
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“from where we also wait for a Savior”
“seek the things that are above”
“and to the city of the living God”
“and as innumerable as the sand which is by the sea shore”
“according to his promise”
“but you are fellow citizens with the saints”
“which is for the moment”
“and depart! For this is not your resting place”
“he lived as an alien in the land of promise”
“self-controlled”