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id="par"><a href="/niv/hebrews/12.htm">New International Version</a> Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, <a href="/nlt/hebrews/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. <a href="/esv/hebrews/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, <a href="/bsb/hebrews/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. <a href="/blb/hebrews/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore, receiving a kingdom not to be shaken, we may have grace, by which we may serve God well pleasingly, with fear and reverence. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let’s show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; <a href="/nasb/hebrews/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; <a href="/lsb/hebrews/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; <a href="/amp/hebrews/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe; <a href="/csb/hebrews/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us hold on to grace. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, <a href="/asv/hebrews/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may offer service well-pleasing to God with reverence and awe: <a href="/cev/hebrews/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We should be grateful we were given a kingdom that cannot be shaken. And in this kingdom we please God by worshiping him and by showing him great honor and respect. <a href="/erv/hebrews/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may offer service well-pleasing to God with reverence and awe: <a href="/gwt/hebrews/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Therefore, we must be thankful that we have a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Because we are thankful, we must serve God with fear and awe in a way that pleases him. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Let us be thankful, then, because we receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Let us be grateful and worship God in a way that will please him, with reverence and awe; <a href="/isv/hebrews/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God in reverence and fear in a way that pleases him. <a href="/msb/hebrews/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. <a href="/net/hebrews/12.htm">NET Bible</a> So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So since we are receiving a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, through which we may offer service pleasing to God, with reverence and awe, <a href="/wbt/hebrews/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear. <a href="/wey/hebrews/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore, receiving, as we now do, a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us cherish thankfulness so that we may ever offer to God an acceptable service, with godly reverence and awe. <a href="/web/hebrews/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore, receiving a Kingdom that can’t be shaken, let’s have grace, through which we serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for this reason, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, may we have grace, through which we may serve God well-pleasingly, with reverence and fear, <a href="/blb/hebrews/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore, receiving a kingdom not to be shaken, we may have grace, by which we may serve God well pleasingly, with fear and reverence. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> wherefore, a kingdom that cannot be shaken receiving, may we have grace, through which we may serve God well-pleasingly, with reverence and religious fear; <a href="/slt/hebrews/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Wherefore we receiving a kingdom unmoved; we should have grace by which we might serve God acceptably, with reverence and circumspection:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Therefore receiving an immoveable kingdom, we have grace; whereby let us serve, pleasing God, with fear and reverence. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Thus, in receiving an immoveable kingdom, we have grace. So, through grace, let us be of service, by pleasing God with fear and reverence. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Therefore, we who are receiving the unshakable kingdom should have gratitude, with which we should offer worship pleasing to God in reverence and awe. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, by which we offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore, we receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us hold fast that grace whereby we may serve and please God with reverence and godly fear: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Therefore, because we have received The Kingdom that is not shaken, we shall receive grace by which we shall serve and please God in reverence and in awe.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Wherefore, as we receive a kingdom that can not be shaken, let us have gratitude, by which we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear: <a href="/godbey/hebrews/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Therefore receiving an unshaken kingdom, let us have grace, through which we may worship God acceptably with reverence and fear: <a href="/haweis/hebrews/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Wherefore receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, may we hold fast the grace, by which we can offer to God acceptably divine service, with reverence and pious awe: <a href="/mace/hebrews/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> since then we are entring into a kingdom which cannot be changed, let us maintain the divine favour, whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and fear. <a href="/wey/hebrews/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore, receiving, as we now do, a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us cherish thankfulness so that we may ever offer to God an acceptable service, with godly reverence and awe. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear; <a href="/worsley/hebrews/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Wherefore since we receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and holy fear: <a href="/parallel/hebrews/12-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=2755" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/12.htm">An Unshakable Kingdom</a> …27The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain. 28<a href="/greek/1352.htm" title="1352: Dio (Conj) -- Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.">Therefore,</a> <a href="/greek/3880.htm" title="3880: paralambanontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.">since we are receiving</a> <a href="/greek/761.htm" title="761: asaleuton (Adj-AFS) -- Unshaken, immovable. Unshaken, i.e. immovable.">an unshakable</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom,</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōmen (V-PSA-1P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">let us be filled with</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charin (N-AFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">gratitude,</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">and so</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēs (RelPro-GFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3000.htm" title="3000: latreuōmen (V-PSA-1P) -- To serve, especially God, perhaps simply: I worship. From latris; to minister, i.e. Render religious homage.">worship</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/2102.htm" title="2102: euarestōs (Adv) -- Acceptably, in a well-pleasing way. Adverb from euarestos; quite agreeably.">acceptably</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/2124.htm" title="2124: eulabeias (N-GFS) -- Reverence, fear of God, piety. From eulabes; properly, caution, i.e. reverence; by implication, dread.">reverence</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1169.htm" title="1169: deous (N-GNS) -- Cowardly, timid, fearful. From deos; timid, i.e. faithless.">awe.</a> 29“For our God is a consuming fire.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/daniel/7-18.htm">Daniel 7:18</a> But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’ <a href="/daniel/7-27.htm">Daniel 7:27</a> Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’ <a href="/psalms/145-13.htm">Psalm 145:13</a> Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions. <a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Psalm 93:1-2</a> The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. / Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity. <a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1-3</a> The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! / Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples. / Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy! <a href="/isaiah/66-22.htm">Isaiah 66:22</a> “For just as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, will endure before Me,” declares the LORD, “so your descendants and your name will endure. <a href="/isaiah/33-5.htm">Isaiah 33:5-6</a> The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. / He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a> Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” <a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a> For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a> Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. <a href="/colossians/1-12.htm">Colossians 1:12-13</a> giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. / He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a> who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Why we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:a kingdom.<a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.<a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44</a> And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.<a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14,27</a> And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed… have.<a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6</a> But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.<a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a> Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)we may.<a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a> Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.<a href="/isaiah/56-7.htm">Isaiah 56:7</a> Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.<a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1,2</a> I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service… with reverence.<a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a> Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.<a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7</a> Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;<a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19,22</a> Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/11-4.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Awe</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">Cherish</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-21.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-4.htm">Gratitude</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-16.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-9.htm">Reverence</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-14.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-26.htm">Service</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-27.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-14.htm">Show</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-3.htm">Thankful</a> <a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Thankfulness</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Well-Pleasing</a> <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Whereby</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-12.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-21.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/genesis/28-17.htm">Awe</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-2.htm">Cherish</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-6.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/acts/24-3.htm">Gratitude</a> <a href="/james/2-5.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/james/3-4.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-9.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-2.htm">Reverence</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-10.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/james/1-27.htm">Service</a> <a href="/revelation/6-13.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Show</a> <a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Thankful</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-12.htm">Thankfulness</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">Well-Pleasing</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">Whereby</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-12.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/revelation/3-9.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 12</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">An exhortation to constant faith, patience, and godliness by Christ's example</a> 22. <a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">A commendation of the new covenant.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Hebrews, it draws from the previous discussion about the unshakable nature of God's promises and the contrast between the old and new covenants. The Greek word "διό" (dio) implies a logical conclusion, urging believers to respond appropriately to the truths previously outlined.since we are receiving The phrase "since we are receiving" indicates an ongoing process. The Greek word "παραλαμβάνοντες" (paralambanontes) suggests an active participation in receiving something of great value. This reflects the already-but-not-yet tension of the Christian life, where believers are currently partakers of God's kingdom, yet await its full realization.a kingdom that cannot be shaken The "kingdom that cannot be shaken" refers to the eternal and unchangeable reign of God. The Greek word "βασιλείαν" (basileian) denotes a realm or dominion. Historically, kingdoms rise and fall, but God's kingdom is steadfast. This assurance would have been particularly comforting to early Christians facing persecution, reminding them of the ultimate stability found in God's rule.let us be thankful Gratitude is a fitting response to the gift of an unshakable kingdom. The Greek word "ἔχωμεν χάριν" (echōmen charin) can be translated as "let us have grace" or "let us be thankful," emphasizing an attitude of appreciation and grace. This gratitude is not merely an emotion but a posture of the heart that acknowledges God's sovereignty and goodness.and so worship God acceptably Worshiping "acceptably" involves aligning one's heart and actions with God's will. The Greek word "εὐαρέστως" (euarestōs) means pleasing or acceptable, suggesting that worship must be conducted in a manner that honors God. This implies sincerity, obedience, and a heart fully devoted to Him, reflecting the biblical principle that God desires worship in spirit and truth (<a href="/john/4-24.htm">John 4:24</a>).with reverence and awe The terms "reverence" and "awe" capture the appropriate attitude towards God. "Reverence" (Greek: "αἰδοῦς" - aidous) conveys a sense of respect and honor, while "awe" (Greek: "δέους" - deous) implies a profound sense of wonder and fear. Together, they underscore the majesty and holiness of God, reminding believers of the seriousness and privilege of approaching Him in worship.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) Receiving a kingdom.--These words clearly contain a reference to <a href="/daniel/7-18.htm" title="But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.">Daniel 7:18</a>, "The saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom." Nor can it well be doubted that the closing verses of Haggai 2 are also before the writer's mind; after <a href="/hebrews/12-21.htm" title="And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)">Hebrews 12:21</a>, which repeats the words of <a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm" title="For whom the Lord loves he chastens, and whips every son whom he receives.">Hebrews 12:6</a>, quoted above, the prophet declares the overthrow of earthly kingdoms, and continues to His servant Zerubbabel the Messianic promise. Christ has made His people kings; and when heaven and earth have passed away, they shall be found heirs of a kingdom that cannot be shaken (<a href="/context/hebrews/2-5.htm" title="For to the angels has he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.">Hebrews 2:5-9</a>).Let us have grace.--Many render the last word thankfulness, but the ordinary translation is preferable. There is for us a "throne of grace" to which we may draw near and "find grace" (<a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm" title="Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.">Hebrews 4:16</a>). The characteristic of our Christian state is that we "have grace," and have not "fallen back from the grace of God" (<a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm" title="Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;">Hebrews 12:15</a>). Let us continue in this state and thus be enabled to offer our priestly service unto God (<a href="/hebrews/9-14.htm" title="How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?">Hebrews 9:14</a>; <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm" title="By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.">Hebrews 13:15</a>). . . . <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/12-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Therefore, Διὸ (Dio) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1352.htm">Strong's 1352: </a> Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. [since] we are receiving παραλαμβάνοντες (paralambanontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3880.htm">Strong's 3880: </a> From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn. an unshakable ἀσάλευτον (asaleuton) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_761.htm">Strong's 761: </a> Unshaken, immovable. Unshaken, i.e. immovable. kingdom, βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. let us be filled with ἔχωμεν (echōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. gratitude, χάριν (charin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. [and so] δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. worship λατρεύωμεν (latreuōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3000.htm">Strong's 3000: </a> To serve, especially God, perhaps simply: I worship. From latris; to minister, i.e. Render religious homage. God Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. acceptably εὐαρέστως (euarestōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2102.htm">Strong's 2102: </a> Acceptably, in a well-pleasing way. Adverb from euarestos; quite agreeably. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. reverence εὐλαβείας (eulabeias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2124.htm">Strong's 2124: </a> Reverence, fear of God, piety. From eulabes; properly, caution, i.e. reverence; by implication, dread. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. awe. δέους (deous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1169.htm">Strong's 1169: </a> Cowardly, timid, fearful. 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