Parallel Verses
Goodspeed New Testament
to Jesus the negotiator of a new agreement, and to sprinkled blood that speaks more powerfully than even Abel's.
New American Standard Bible
and to Jesus, the
King James Version
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Holman Bible
to Jesus (mediator
International Standard Version
to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better message than Abel's.
A Conservative Version
and to Jesus a mediator of a new covenant, and to blood of sprinkling that speaks better than Abel.
American Standard Version
and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaketh better than that of Abel.
Amplified
and to Jesus, the Mediator of a new covenant [uniting God and man], and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks [of mercy], a better and nobler and more gracious message than the blood of Abel [which cried out for vengeance].
An Understandable Version
and to Jesus, the Mediator of a New Agreement [between God and mankind], and to the sprinkled blood [of Jesus], which says better things [to us] than [the blood of] Abel did. [Note: The contrast seems to be that "Abel's blood called for vengeance and death (See Gen. 4:10) whereas the blood of Christ provides mercy and life"].
Anderson New Testament
and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than the blood of Abel.
Bible in Basic English
And to Jesus by whom the new agreement has been made between God and man, and to the sign of the blood which says better things than Abel's blood.
Common New Testament
and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks better than the blood of Abel.
Daniel Mace New Testament
to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the aspersion of that blood which cries for pardon, and not for vengeance as that of Abel.
Darby Translation
and to Jesus, mediator of a new covenant; and to the blood of sprinkling, speaking better than Abel.
Godbey New Testament
and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, speaking something better than the blood of Abel.
John Wesley New Testament
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, which speaketh better things than that of Abel. See that ye refuse not him that speaketh:
Julia Smith Translation
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, speaking better things than Abel.
King James 2000
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaks better things than that of Abel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and {to the sprinkled blood} that speaks better than Abel's [does].
Modern King James verseion
and to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and to Jesus, the mediator of the new testament, and to the sprinkling of blood that speaketh better than the blood of Abel.
Moffatt New Testament
to Jesus who mediates the new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood whose message is nobler than Abel's.
Montgomery New Testament
to Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant, and to his sprinkled Blood whose message cries louder than that of Abel.
NET Bible
and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks of something better than Abel's does.
New Heart English Bible
to Jesus, the mediator of a New Covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better than that of Abel.
Noyes New Testament
and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant; and to a sprinkling with that blood which speaketh something better than Abel.
Sawyer New Testament
and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to a sprinkled blood which speaks better than Abel.
The Emphasized Bible
And unto the mediator of a new covenant, Jesus, - and unto the blood of sprinkling, more excellently speaking, than, Abel.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
and to Jesus the mediator of the new testament, and to the blood of sprinkling, which speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Twentieth Century New Testament
to Jesus, the intermediary of a new Covenant, and to the Sprinkled Blood that tells of better things than the blood of Abel.
Webster
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Weymouth New Testament
and to Jesus the negotiator of a new Covenant, and to the sprinkled blood which speaks in more gracious tones than that of Abel.
Williams New Testament
to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood which speaks a better message than even Abel's did.
World English Bible
to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better than that of Abel.
Worrell New Testament
and to Jesus, the Mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, speaking better things than Abel.
Worsley New Testament
and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than Abel.
Youngs Literal Translation
and to a mediator of a new covenant -- Jesus, and to blood of sprinkling, speaking better things than that of Abel!
Themes
Abel » Son of adam. History of » References to the death of
Advocate » Saviour » Became mediator between God and man
Christ » Mediator » Became mediator between God and man
Christ, the mediator » In virtue of his atonement
Christ, the mediator » Of the gospel covenant
Communion of saints » Is with » Saints in heaven
Covenant » The second covenant
The Covenant » Christ, the mediator of
Gospel » Called the new covenant
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
the Law of moses » Darkness, &c at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of mosaic dispensation
Murder » Represented as a sin crying unto heaven
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Atonement
Topics
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 12:24
Images Hebrews 12:24
Prayers for Hebrews 12:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken
23 to the solemn gathering of all God's elder sons, enrolled as citizens in heaven, to a judge who is the God of all, to the spirits of upright men now at last enjoying the fulfilment of their hopes, 24 to Jesus the negotiator of a new agreement, and to sprinkled blood that speaks more powerfully than even Abel's. 25 Take care not to refuse to listen to him who is speaking. For if they could not escape because they would not listen to him who warned them here on earth, how much less can we, who reject him who is from heaven!
Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 11:4
Faith made Abel's sacrifice greater in the sight of God than Cain's; through faith he gained God's approval as an upright man, for God himself approved his offering, and through faith even when he was dead he still spoke.
Hebrews 8:6
But, as it is, the priestly service to which Christ has been appointed is as much better than the old as the agreement established by him and the promises on which it is based are superior to the former ones.
Hebrews 9:15
And this is why he is the negotiator of a new agreement, in order that as someone has died to deliver them from the offenses committed under the old agreement, those who have been offered it may receive the unending inheritance they have been promised.
Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near to God in sincerity of heart and with perfect faith, with our hearts cleansed from the sense of sin, and our bodies washed with clean water.
Matthew 26:28
"You must all drink from it, for this is my blood which ratifies the agreement, and is to be poured out for many people, for the forgiveness of their sins.
1 Timothy 2:5
For there is but one God, and one intermediary between God and men??he man Christ Jesus,
1 Peter 1:2
whom God the Father has chosen and predestined by the consecration of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ, and to be sprinkled with his blood; God bless you and give you perfect peace.
Matthew 23:35
it is that on your heads may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth from the blood of Abel the upright to the blood of Zechariah, Barachiah's son, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar!
Mark 14:24
And he said to them, "This is my blood which ratifies the agreement, and is to be poured out for many people.
Luke 11:51
from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you! This age will be charged with it all!
Luke 22:20
OMITTED TEXT
Hebrews 7:22
the agreement which he guarantees is better than the old one,
Hebrews 8:8
But in his dissatisfaction with them he says, " 'See! the time is coming,' says the Lord, 'When I will conclude a new agreement with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah,
Hebrews 9:21
The tent too and all the appliances used in the priestly service he sprinkled with blood in the same way.
Hebrews 11:28
Faith made him institute the Passover and splash the blood upon the door-posts, to keep the angel that destroyed the firstborn from touching them.
Hebrews 13:20
May God, the giver of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus who through the blood by which he ratified the everlasting agreement has become the great shepherd of the sheep,