Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks better than the blood of Abel.

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 of a new covenant), and to the sprinkled blood, which says better things than the blood of Abel.

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.

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!

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

to Jesus
Ἰησοῦς 
Iesous 
Usage: 969

the mediator
μεσίτης 
mesites 
Usage: 6

of the
διαθήκη 
Diatheke 
Usage: 29

new
νέος νεώτερος 
Neos 
Usage: 11

διαθήκη 
Diatheke 
Usage: 29

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

to the blood
αἷμα 
Haima 
Usage: 83

ῥαντισμός 
Rhantismos 
Usage: 2

λαλέω 
Laleo 
Usage: 235

κρείττων 
Kreitton 
Usage: 19

παρά 
Para 
of, with, from, by ... side, at, than,
Usage: 145

Devotionals

Devotionals about Hebrews 12:24

Images Hebrews 12:24

Prayers for Hebrews 12:24

Context Readings

A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken

23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks better than the blood of Abel. 25 See to it that you do not refuse Him who is speaking. For if those did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape who turn away from Him who warns from heaven.

Cross References

Genesis 4:10

He said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood is crying to Me from the ground.

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks.

Hebrews 8:6

But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.

Hebrews 9:15

For this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.

Hebrews 10:22

let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Exodus 24:8

So Moses took the blood and sprinkled it on the people, and said, “Behold the blood of the covenant, which the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.”

Matthew 26:28

for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.

1 Timothy 2:5

For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

1 Peter 1:2

according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure.

Isaiah 55:3

Incline your ear and come to Me.
Listen, that you may live;
And I will make an everlasting covenant with you,
According to the faithful mercies shown to David.

Jeremiah 31:31-33

Behold, days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah,

Matthew 23:35

so that upon you may fall the guilt of all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.

Mark 14:24

And He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.

Luke 11:51

from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the house of God; yes, I tell you, it shall be charged against this generation.’

Luke 22:20

And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.

Hebrews 7:22

so much the more also Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

Hebrews 8:8

For finding fault with them, He says,
Behold, days are coming, says the Lord,
When I will effect a new covenant
With the house of Israel and with the house of Judah;

Hebrews 9:21

And in the same way he sprinkled both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry with the blood.

Hebrews 11:28

By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so that he who destroyed the firstborn would not touch them.

Hebrews 13:20

Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord,

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