Hebrews 12:23 (WEB)
to the festal gathering and assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,
As quoted in the map (KJV)
Hebrews 12:23 (KJV)
To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
Key words
- πνεύμασι δικαίων τετελειωμένωνpneumasi dikaiōn teteleiōmenōn · Greek
- 'the spirits of just men made perfect' — the righteous in heaven are already without sin.
Why it matters
The righteous in heaven are 'made perfect.' Pitre closes the New Eve chapter with this verse (p 41): Scripture already teaches that redeemed humans will be wholly free from sin in the age to come, so a sinless Mary is not a contradiction but a preview. She is the living sign of what grace will do in everyone Christ saves.