Hebrews 12:8

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But if you are without discipline, of which all have been made partakers, then are you illegitimate, and not children.

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Jerusalem, historically Israel’s capital and temple city, and Mount Zion, the hill associated with David’s city and later with God’s dwelling, appear later in Hebrews 12 as symbols of the heavenly city. They contrast believers’ secure approach to God in Christ with the earthly Sinai setting, though verse

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Hebrews 12:8 mentions Jerusalem and Mount Zion.

Jerusalem · Godot13
Mount Zion · Eman

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