Hebrews 12:14

14. Follow peace The thought of peace, continued from Hebrews 12:11, where see note. In spite of persecution, aim at peace with all, not only in the Church, but without.

Holiness The sanctified Christian life, the likeness to the Lord, without which none shall see him. It is queried by Delitzsch and Alford whether God or Christ is designated here, and Lunemann thinks it cannot be decided. But when the word see is used, as see God, (Matthew 5:8, where see note,) or, “see the kingdom of heaven,” it is not a transient sight, nor, indeed, a sight solely at all that is meant, but a permanent acquaintance and fruition. In this true sense, though the wicked may see Christ in judgment, yet the holy will alone see the Lord.