Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Cross-reference
Hebrews 12:10 explains that divine discipline aims at sharing God's holiness, the very holiness required to see the Lord.
Matthew 5:9 pronounces peacemakers blessed as sons of God—directly linking peacemaking to identity, reinforcing the call to strive for peace.
Ephesians 5:5 warns that the immoral have no inheritance in God’s kingdom, aligning with Hebrews’ warning that without holiness no one sees the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 3:13 prays for blameless holiness at Christ's coming—directly connecting holiness to seeing the Lord, as in Hebrews.
1 Thessalonians 4:7 states God's call to holiness—underscoring the same divine imperative behind Hebrews' command.
Genesis 13:7-9 shows Abram proactively separating to avoid strife — a concrete example of striving for peace.
2 Corinthians 7:1 commands perfecting holiness out of reverence—mirroring Hebrews' imperative to pursue holiness with effort.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 commands not repaying evil but seeking good for all, directly supporting the pursuit of peace.
1 Timothy 6:11 urges pursuit of righteousness, godliness, and faith—parallel to the holiness required to see the Lord.
Romans 14:19 urges pursuing peace and mutual upbuilding—parallel command with emphasis on building others up alongside peace.
Romans 12:18 says 'live peaceably with all' as far as it depends on you—parallel command with realistic qualification.
Romans 6:22 shows holiness as the outcome of freedom from sin leading to eternal life—directly reinforcing Hebrews' link between holiness and seeing the Lord.
2 Timothy 2:22 explicitly links pursuing peace with purity, mirroring the twin call for peace and holiness.
Mark 9:50 commands 'be at peace with one another' with salt metaphor—same imperative, adding the need for saltiness (purity) in community.
Matthew 5:8 promises that the pure in heart will see God, a direct parallel to the holiness required to see the Lord in Hebrews.
James 3:18 shows peace produces righteousness, reinforcing that pursuing peace leads to the holiness seen by the Lord.
1 Peter 1:15 commands holiness in all conduct—a direct parallel to Hebrews' call to be holy.
1 Peter 1:16 quotes Leviticus 'Be holy, because I am holy'—the OT foundation for Hebrews' holiness requirement.
Psalm 133:1 celebrates the goodness of brothers dwelling in unity — the goal of the peace striving commanded in Hebrews.
1 Peter 3:11 directly commands seeking and pursuing peace, a close parallel to 'strive for peace with everyone'.
2 Peter 3:11 calls for holy conduct in light of the day of the Lord, paralleling the pursuit of holiness for seeing the Lord in Hebrews.
Psalm 34:14 directly commands to seek peace and pursue it — the same exhortation given in Hebrews.
1 John 3:3 says those who hope in Christ purify themselves — directly linking the holiness required to see the Lord in Heb 12:14.
3 John 1:11 links doing good to seeing God, echoing the condition that without holiness no one sees the Lord.
Revelation 21:24-27 shows that only the holy enter the New Jerusalem where God dwells, reinforcing Heb 12:14's condition of holiness to see the Lord.
Revelation 22:4 directly says 'they will see his face' — the exact outcome promised in Heb 12:14 for those who pursue holiness.
Revelation 22:11-15 contrasts the righteous who wash their robes with the unclean outside — the same separation holiness demands in Heb 12:14.
2 Cor 13:11 explicitly commands 'live in peace,' directly reinforcing the peace aspect of this verse.
1 Thess 5:13 directly says 'be at peace among yourselves,' reinforcing the peace command.
Rev 21:27 emphasizes that only the holy enter heaven, underscoring the necessity of holiness to see the Lord.
Eph 4:3 calls for maintaining unity in the bond of peace, a direct parallel to striving for peace with everyone.
Genesis 13:8 shows Abram urging peace with Lot — a direct example of striving for peace with everyone as Heb 12:14 commands.
Genesis 13:9 shows Abram yielding his choice to Lot to avoid strife — a practical peacemaking act matching Heb 12:14's call.
Leviticus 20:7 commands holiness because God is holy — the same basis for the call to holiness in Hebrews 12:14.
Numbers 16:5 states that God draws near those who are holy — directly mirroring the condition of seeing the Lord.
Psalm 5:4 declares God cannot tolerate evil — reinforcing why holiness is required to see the Lord.
Psalm 93:5 says holiness befits God's house — directly supporting that holiness is necessary to dwell in His presence.
Matthew 5:20 demands righteousness exceeding scribes for kingdom entry, a direct parallel to holiness for seeing the Lord.
Eph 4:24 speaks of putting on the new self in true righteousness and holiness, echoing the holiness requirement here.
Proverbs 16:7 adds that when one's ways please God, He grants peace even with enemies—showing peace is a divine reward for righteousness.
Galatians 5:22 lists peace as a fruit of the Spirit—showing peace is not just effort but produced by the Spirit, linking to holiness.
Proverbs 21:21 promises life and honor to those who pursue righteousness, paralleling the pursuit of holiness for seeing the Lord.
Proverbs 17:14 warns that strife begins like a leak—quit before quarreling—reinforcing the call to actively pursue peace.
Psalm 120:6 laments dwelling among those who hate peace — highlighting the hostile environment in which peace must be pursued.
1 Corinthians 1:10 appeals for unity and no divisions—parallel call for peace but focused on doctrinal agreement in the church.
2 Corinthians 6:17 calls for separation from uncleanness, a prerequisite for holiness—similar to Hebrews' pursuit of holiness through separation.
Leviticus 15:31 warns that uncleanness separates from God's presence, echoing the need for holiness to see the Lord.
Ephesians 4:1-8 calls for unity and peace in the body, echoing the command to strive for peace with everyone.
In Luke 1:75, serving God in holiness and righteousness is the purpose of salvation—echoing the call to pursue holiness in Hebrews.
1 Tim 2:2 prays for a peaceful and godly life, linking peace with godliness, similar to peace and holiness.