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Hebrews 12:28

King James Version (KJV)

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Hebrews 12:28

Verse 28 of 29

Scripture focus

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

Hebrews 12:28 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 12:28

Theological / Devotional

A kingdom. The writer pictures the people of God on earth as if they were already in possession of their eternal inheritance (see on chapter 11:1).

Let us have grace. Probably, “let us be thankful,” or “let us be grateful.” Elsewhere in the New Testament (see Luke 17:9; 1 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 1:3) the same Greek idiom is used in this sense, though in 3 John 4, in the sense of experiencing joy.

Serve God acceptably. Nothing can be more acceptable to God than gratitude for the gracious provisions of the plan of salvation, for gratitude inevitably leads to loyal service.

Reverence and godly fear. Or, “reverence and awe.” See on Psalm 19:9; Hebrews 5:7. The reverential awe human beings feel in the presence of God is stressed in Hebrews 12:18-21, 26, 27.

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