Parallel Verses
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.
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.
Goodspeed New Testament
to Jesus the negotiator of a new agreement, and to sprinkled blood that speaks more powerfully than even Abel's.
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.
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
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 12:24
Prayers for Hebrews 12:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken
23 to the festal gathering and assemblage of God's Eldest Sons whose names are enrolled in Heaven, to God the Judge of all men, to the spirits of the righteous who have attained perfection, 24 to Jesus, the intermediary of a new Covenant, and to the Sprinkled Blood that tells of better things than the blood of Abel. 25 Beware how you refuse to hear him who is speaking. For, if the Israelites did not escape punishment, when they refused to listen to him who taught them on earth the divine will, far worse will it be for us, if we turn away from him who is teaching us from Heaven.
Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 11:4
Faith made the sacrifice which Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain's, and won him renown as a righteous man, God himself establishing his renown by accepting his gifts; and it is by the example of his faith that Abel, though dead, still speaks.
Hebrews 8:6
But Jesus, as we see, has obtained a ministry as far excelling theirs, as the Covenant of which he is the intermediary, based, as it is, on better promises, excels the former Covenant.
Hebrews 9:15
And that is why he is the intermediary of a new Covenant; in order that, as a death has taken place to effect a deliverance from the offenses committed under the first Covenant, those who have received the Call may obtain the eternal inheritance promised to them.
Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near to God in all sincerity of heart and in perfect faith, with our hearts purified by the sprinkled blood from all consciousness of wrong, and with our bodies washed with pure water.
Matthew 26:28
For this is my Covenant blood, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
1 Timothy 2:5
There is but one God, and one mediator between God and men--the man, Christ Jesus,
1 Peter 1:2
and who were chosen in accordance with the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the consecration of the Spirit, to learn obedience, and to be purified by the sprinkling of the Blood of Jesus Christ, from Peter, an Apostle of Jesus Christ. May blessing and peace be yours in ever-increasing measure.
Matthew 23:35
in order that upon your heads may fall every drop of innocent 'blood split on earth,' from the blood of innocent Abel down to that of Zechariah, Barachiah's son, whom you murdered between the Temple and the altar.
Mark 14:24
"This is my Covenant-blood," he said, "which is poured out on behalf of many.
Luke 11:51
From the blood of Abel down to the blood of Zechariah, who was slain between the altar and the House of God." Yes, I tell you, it will be exacted from this generation.
Luke 22:20
And in the same way with the cup, after supper, saying: "This cup is the New Covenant made by my blood which is being poured out on your behalf.]
Hebrews 7:22
And the oath shows the corresponding superiority of the Covenant of which Jesus is appointed the surety.
Hebrews 8:8
But, finding fault with the people, God says-- '"Behold, a time is coming," says the Lord, "when I will ratify a new Covenant with the People of Israel and with the People of Judah--
Hebrews 9:21
And in the same way he also sprinkled with the blood the Tabernacle and all the things that were used in public worship.
Hebrews 11:28
Faith led him to institute the Passover and the Sprinkling of the Blood, so that the Destroyer might not touch the eldest children of the Israelites.
Hebrews 13:20
May God, the source of all peace, who brought back from the dead him who, 'by virtue of the blood that rendered valid the unchangeable Covenant, is the Great Shepherd of God's Sheep,' Jesus, our Lord--