For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you wont grow weary and lose heart. God may let others alone in their sins, but he will correct sin in his own children. Hebrews 12:1. Study Book of Hebrews verses using NIV, KJV, ESV, and all versions found on one page. Let's throw off any extra baggage, get rid of the sin that trips us up. New International Version (NIV). I think ALFORD wrong in restricting "the Church of the first-born written in heaven," to those militant on earth; it is rather, all those who at the Judge's coming shall be found written in heaven (the true patent of heavenly nobility; contrast "written in the earth," Jeremiah 17:13 , and Esau's profane sale of his birthright, Hebrews 12:16 ); these all, from the beginning to the end of the world, forming one Church to which every believer is already come. So ARCHBISHOP MAGEE, HAMMOND, and KNATCHBULL. (3) "Whereby we may serve God," suits the English Version "grace" (that is Gospel grace, the work of the Spirit, producing faith exhibited in serving God), but does not suit "thankfulness." Salem Media Group. Let us keep looking to Jesus. Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. . Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, leaving behind all the weight of the sin which surrounds us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us. The New Jerusalem is not only a place, but a people who dwell with God in their midst. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. Looking unto--literally, "Looking from afar" throne of God. It means wed better get on with it. 3Reflect on how he endured such great hostility from sinners so that you may not grow weary and lose heart. It is always for our profit. Hebrews 12:1-3New International Version. Its ultimate fruit amply compensates for any temporary pam. Paul uses "Jesus," dwelling here on Him as the Person realized as our loving friend, not merely in His official character as the Christ. (G) 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary(H) and lose heart. The Aramaic can be translated no man will see into the Lord., Watch over each other to make sure that no one misses the revelation of Gods grace. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. Joshua 10 - The Passion Translation : The Passion Translation VS The Passion Translation : The Passion Translation The Passion Translation is a registered trademark of Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. he was rejected--not as to every blessing, but only that which would have followed the primogeniture. (12-17) The New Testament dispensation shown to be much more excellent than the Old. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us. "Some in adversity kick against God's will, others despond; neither is to be done by the Christian, who is peculiarly the child of God. Observe the "afterwards"; that is the time often when God works. Study how he did it. ), Therefore let us run with endurance the race set before us, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight and the sin that entangles us, looking unto Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. (See Aristotle, we should be extremely thankful and offer God the purest worship that delights his heart. Getentrepreneurial.com: Resources for Small Business Entrepreneurs in 2022. which--Greek, "the which," of which the following is a specimen [ALFORD]. . "Encumbrance," all superfluous weight; the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life, and even harmless and otherwise useful things which would positively retard us ( Mark 10:50 , the blind man casting away his garment to come to Jesus; Mark 9:42-48 ; compare Ephesians 4:22 , Colossians 3:9 Colossians 3:10 ). 5. forgotten--"utterly," so the Greek. What's in this chapter? 7. We too much look at each trial by itself, instead of taking it in connection with the whole plan of our salvation, as if a traveller were to complain of the steepness and roughness of one turn in the path, without considering that it led him into green pastures, on the direct road to the city of habitation. On His "faith" compare Hebrews 2:13 , 3:12 . Add to Cart . scourgeth--which draws forth "blood" ( Hebrews 12:4 ). be turned out of the way--( Proverbs 4:27 ); and, so missing the way, lose the prize of "the race" ( Hebrews 12:1 ). "He shall come to judge, who stood before a judge. Added . Therefore, [since] we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, putting aside every weight and {the sin that so easily ensnares us}, let us run with patient endurance the race that has been set before us. In every relationship be swift to choose peace over competition. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. For less than $5/mo. Read more He is love ( 1 John 4:8 1 John 4:16 ); yet there is another side of His character; God has wrath against sin ( Hebrews 10:27 Hebrews 10:31 ). Each had () six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. Verse(s) 1 2 3 . Therefore, we also having so great a cloud of witnesses set around us, every weight having put off, and the closely besetting sin, through endurance may we run the contest that is set before us, An exhortation to be constant and persevere, The example of Christ is set forth, and the gracious design of God in all the sufferings believers endured. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us. . Hebrews 12:1 (CEB) all our names have been legally registered, Or whose names are written in heaven. There are many books in heaven. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,(E) scorning its shame,(F) and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. When we come to a perfect state, we shall be fully reconciled to all God's chastisement of us now. He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. Not merely the earth, as at the establishment of the Sinaitic covenant, but heaven also is to be shaken. The real object of the fathers in chastening is not that they find pleasure in the children's pain. of this creation," that is, things so made at creation that they would not remain of themselves, but be removed. $9.64 . 26The earth was rocked at the sound of his voice from the mountain, but now he has promised, Once and for all I will not only shake the systems of the world,[, but also the unseen powers in the heavenly realm![, 27Now this phrase once and for all clearly indicates the final removal of things that are shaking, that is, the old order,[, 29For our God is a holy, devouring fire![. 17. afterwards--Greek, "even afterward." Sermon. He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. , , , . Then we should demonstrate an even greater respect for God, our spiritual Father, as we submit to his life-giving discipline. . Our whole life here is a state of childhood, and imperfect as to spiritual things; therefore we must submit to the discipline of such a state. It gives vividness to the image; as the crowd of spectators gave additional spirit to the combatants, so the cloud of witnesses who have themselves been in the same contest, ought to increase our earnestness, testifying, as they do, to God's faithfulness. . And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. it--the blessing, which was the real object of Esau, though ostensibly seeking "repentance.". He does so by the use of the main verb let us run which has the phrase with perseverance (endurance) fronted before the verb for emphasis. YOUTUBE BIBLE: Did you know that you can. Contrast Hebrews 12:16 (compare 1Thessalonians 4:3 ). Or get rid of every arrow tip in us. The implication is carrying an arrow tip inside, a wound that weighs us down and keeps us from running our race with freedom. The Hebrews drew near to the material Mount Sinai with material bodies; we, to the spiritual mount in the spirit. 3For consider him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against himself, that ye wax not weary, fainting in your souls. Paul does not say, by the efficacy of His blood, but, "by His own proper blood" ( Hebrews 9:12 ); not MATERIAL blood, but "the blood of Him who, through the eternal Spirit, offered Himself without spot unto God" ( Hebrews 9:14 ). Hebrews 12:3 says Jesus "endured such hostility by sinners against Himself." This "hostility" (antilogian) denotes all kinds of hostility in word and deed. be wearied and faint--Greek, "lest ye weary fainting." February 2018 Verses 1-11 The persevering obedience of faith in Christ, was the race set before the Hebrews, wherein they must either win the crown of glory, or have everlasting misery for their portion; and it is set before us. . When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. And now he is sitting at the right side of Gods throne. was used in classic Greek literature for civic festivals and celebrations which drew people from all parts of the empire and included all the various social classes. The place of this clause after "the JUDGE OF ALL," is my objection to BENGEL and ALFORD'S explanation, the souls of the just in their separate state perfected. Hebrews 12:1 (WYC) 3For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. straight--that is, leading by a straight road to joy and grace ( Hebrews 12:1 Hebrews 12:2 Hebrews 12:15 ). Let us then frequently consider him. Bible Language English. Hebrews 12:1 (KJV) 23. written in heaven--enrolled as citizens there. Takes to Himself as a son "in whom He delighteth" ( Proverbs 3:12 ). May 2018 Hebrews 12:1 (RSVA) many--rather, "the many," that is, the whole congregation. PLUS; . In Exodus 20:22 , when God says, "I talked with you from heaven," this passage in Hebrews shows that not the highest heavens, but the visible heavens, the clouds and darkness, are meant, out of which God by angels proclaimed the law on Sinai. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside Gods throne. Hebrews 12:1 (NRS) On "run" compare 1 Corinthians 9:24 1 Corinthians 9:25 . Not merely, ye shall come, but, ye have already come. See. It would be uneasy to itself and all about it. after their own pleasure--Greek, "according to what seemed fit to themselves." The hand is the symbol of one's strength. 20. that which was commanded--"the interdict" [TITTMANN]. 1Therefore, since we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, putting aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, let us run with patient endurance the race that has been set before us, 2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the originator and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. The second sub-section contains three paragraphs: 1824, 2527 and 2829. An example well fitted to strike needful horror into the Hebrews, whosoever of them, like Esau, were only sons of Isaac according to the flesh [BENGEL]. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. "Generation by men is carnal, by God is spiritual" [BENGEL]. "Peaceable" (compare Isaiah 32:17 ): in contrast to the ordeal of conflict by which it has been won. Then we will be able to run life's marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. Hebrews 12:1 (JUB) The Greek active verb, not the middle or reflexive, requires the sense to be, Lift up not only your own hands and knees, but also those of your brethren (compare Hebrews 12:15 , Isaiah 35:4 ). There was an error while trying to create your account. trouble you." Jesus The Language of God. The Greek verb does not denote the mere action of seeing, but the seer's state of mind to which the object is presented: so in Matthew 5:8 they shall truly comprehend God [TITTMANN]. And let us gaze at Yeshua, him who is The Author and The Perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was his, endured the cross and ignored the shame, and he sits upon the right side of the throne of God. 1Let us also therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and sin which so easily entangles us, run with endurance the race that lies before us, 2looking stedfastly on Jesus the leader and completer of faith: who, in view of the joy lying before him, endured the cross, having despised the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. In Hebrews 12:7 Hebrews 12:8 the need of "chastening" or "discipline" is inculcated; in Hebrews 12:9 , the duty of those to whom it is administered. As the blood of sprinkling is represented as speaking to God for us, Hebrews 12:24 ; so here God is represented as speaking to us ( Hebrews 1:1 Hebrews 1:2 ). He desires you to the point of laying down his life and being God for all eternity to be with you. Quoted from Deuteronomy 4:24 . "Chastening" is to be borne with "subjection" ( Hebrews 12:9 ); "rebuke" (more severe than chastening) is to be borne with endurance ( Hebrews 12:7 ). So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. for he is doing what any loving father does for his children. Compare Notes, to which he refers here, and which I think confirms my view; those heretofore spirits, but now to be perfected by being clothed upon with the body. In this He is distinguished from all those examples of faith in Hebrews 11:2-40 . The Passion Translation (TPT) lead translator Brian Simmons, in a promotional video for the 2020 New Testament edition. You wont lose hope. Fully embrace Gods correction as part of your training, Or What you endure is meant to educate you.. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. He doubtless similarly "feared" in hearing the ten commandments spoken by the voice of Jehovah. And we know that later on when he wanted to inherit his fathers blessing, he was turned away, even though he begged for it with bitter tears, for it was too late then to repent. So think about him. Hebrews 12:1 (HNV) Messiah is pre-eminently "the First-born," or "First-begotten" ( Hebrews 1:6 ), and all believers become so by adoption. The message of the gospel has shaken the worlds foundations as it includes an unshakable kingdom rising on the earth. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. In this chapter The Apostle Paul is expanding upon the need of Our Heavenly Father's discipl. 12So be made strong even in your weakness by lifting up your tired hands, 13for as you keep walking forward on Gods paths[, 14In every relationship be swift to choose peace over competition,[, 15Watch over each other to make sure that no one misses the revelation of Gods grace. The author makes use of tail-head linkage in the final paragraph of Heb 11:3940 and 12:1 with the repetition of witness and the references to us and we. The chapter is framed by an inclusio formed by the Greek hortatory subjunctive in 12:1, let us run, and by two Greek hortatory subjunctives in 12:28, let us be thankful, and [let us] worship God., Hortatory. and the sin we so easily . Now he holds the honored positionthe one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. despise not--literally, "Do not hold of little account." 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