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Hebrews 13:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Hebrews 13:14

Verse 14 of 25

Scripture focus

For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

Hebrews 13:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 13:14

Theological / Devotional

No continuing city. The Jews looked upon Jerusalem as a “continuing city,” that is, they considered that the divine plan was inextricably bound with the city and that it was, therefore, destined to stand forever. They felt security within the arms of Judaism. But Christians have no such “continuing city.” Their hopes and aspirations are not associated with any earthly city or religious system. How significant for Hebrew Christians who in a short time were to witness the destruction of Jerusalem!

Seek one to come. That is, the New Jerusalem (cf. ch. 12:22). Compare the experience of the patriarch Abraham (ch. 11:10).

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