Hebrews 12:15

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looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you and many be defiled by it,

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Jerusalem was Israel’s historic capital, and Mount Zion originally referred to its fortified hill and later to God’s dwelling place among his people. In the wider context of Hebrews 12, believers are said to approach the heavenly Mount Zion, the city of the living God, stressing their covenant access to God rather than reliance on an earthly location

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Hebrews 12:15 mentions Jerusalem and Mount Zion.

Jerusalem · Godot13
Mount Zion · Eman

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