Contrast Hebrews 12:16 (compare 1Thessalonians 4:3 ). Angels and saints together constitute the ten thousands. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. This blood of Christ speaks in behalf of sinners; it pleads not for vengeance, but for mercy. A huge cloud of witnesses is all around us. He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. . NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow Gods Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Revelation, Paperback, Comfort Print, NIV, The Woman's Study Bible, Full-Color, Red Letter: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture. He addresses them as runners in a race, and pugilists, and warriors [CHRYSOSTOM]. Compare "all angels, all nations" Matthew 25:31 Matthew 25:32 . Yehudim in Moshiach 12:1 (OJB) Messiah is pre-eminently "the First-born," or "First-begotten" ( Hebrews 1:6 ), and all believers become so by adoption. In Hebrews Chapter 12, Paul discusses the role of discipline and endurance in a Christian's life and the dangers that come with defying the words of Him who speaks to us from Heaven. June 2018 This is the fulfillment of Abrahams vision (, ) and what Israels ancestors had seen from afar (, ). Roy Fields narrates Hebrews Chapter 3 in The Passion Translation. Hebrews 12:1-3. or get depressed when he has to correct you. It would be uneasy to itself and all about it. God's dealing with men under the gospel, in a way of grace, assures us, that he will deal with the despisers of the gospel, in a way of judgment. can also be translated correction, instruction, and training., seems to be painful at the time, yet later it will produce a transformation of character, bringing a harvest of righteousness and peace, Or those who have endured its [gymnastic] training., So be made strong even in your weakness by lifting up your tired hands, The Greek word used here can also mean paralyzed knees., for as you keep walking forward on Gods paths. Sep 15, 1996. Compare Revelation 5:6 , "In the midst of the throne, a Lamb as it had been slain." 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, Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. For this reason, as we are circled by so great a cloud of witnesses, putting off every weight, and the sin into which we come so readily, let us keep on running in the way which is marked out for us. We are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses (the heroes of faith in chapter 11). when he would--when he wished to have. Hebrews 12:1 (RSVA) . The Passion Translation (TPT) lead translator Brian Simmons, in a promotional video for the 2020 New Testament edition. The Hebrews drew near to the material Mount Sinai with material bodies; we, to the spiritual mount in the spirit. hebrews 12:1 3 passion translation. This is inside the walls of present-day Jerusalem. 3Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you dont become tired and give up. The most eminent of God's saints were the. He said. The Hebrews whom Paul addressed, had, as Christians, the spiritual rights of primogeniture (compare Hebrews 12:23 ): he intimates that they must exercise holy self-control, if they wish not, like Esau, to forfeit them. . [BENGEL]. Hebrews 12:1-29 can be subdivided into two sub-sections: 12:1-17 and 12:18-29. Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about by 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. We read in Deuteronomy 9:19 , Septuagint, of similar words used by Moses after breaking the two tables, through fear of God's anger at the people's sin in making the golden calves. 2So, therefore, als (since) we have surrounding us so great an Anan Edim (Cloud of Witnesses), let us also lay aside every weighty impediment and easily ensnaring averos, and let us run with endurance and savlanut the race set before us. . . Those who heard him. He also makes it perfect. Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that lies before us. for he is doing what any loving father does for his children. 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![. . Observe the "afterwards"; that is the time often when God works. 1 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. And let us run(A) with perseverance(B) the race marked out for us, 2fixing our eyes on Jesus,(C) the pioneer(D) and perfecter of faith. "In your coming near unto God, it has not been to," &c. the mount--The oldest manuscripts and Vulgate omit "the mount." Hebrews 12:1 (TMB) 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. So then let's also run the race that is laid out in front of us, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us. 6 1 Now is the time for us to progress beyond the basic message of Christ and advance into perfection. 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. This is followed by three participial clauses modifying the imperative: (having, laying aside, and looking). "Oh, happy the servant for whose improvement his Lord is earnest, with whom he deigns to be angry, whom He does not deceive by dissembling admonition" (withholding admonition, and so leading the man to think he needs it not)! The mention of "the blood of sprinkling" naturally follows the mention of the "covenant," which could not be consecrated without blood ( Hebrews 9:18 Hebrews 9:22 ). , who both began and finished this race were in. No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. The New Testament alone uses the Greek term for education (paideia), to express "discipline" or correction, as of a child by a wise father. 8. if ye be without--excluded from participation in chastisement, and wishing to be so. For consider well him who endured so great contradiction from sinners against himself, that ye be not weary, fainting in your minds. For consider the one who endured such hostility by sinners against himself, so that you will not grow weary in your souls. subjection--See the punishment of insubordination, Deuteronomy 21:18 . 3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. and. [, 3So consider carefully how Jesus faced such intense opposition from sinners who opposed their own souls,[, 4After all, you have not yet reached the point of sweating blood[. New International Version (NIV). author--"Prince-leader." But (1) this translation is according to classical Greek, not Paul's phraseology for "to be thankful." This verse teaches that we have already entered into the festival of angelic bliss through Jesus Christ. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. They must not despond and sink under trials, nor fret and repine, but bear up with faith and patience. After all, you have not yet reached the point of sweating blood. Mount Zion was once a Jebusite stronghold conquered by David (, ) who made it the capital for his kingdom. At His ascension, as our great High Priest, He entered the heavenly holiest place "BY His own blood" (not after shedding His blood, nor with the blood in His body, but), carrying it separately from his body (compare the type, Hebrews 9:7 Hebrews 9:12 Hebrews 9:25 , 13:11 ). In the East, none but the greatest favorites are admitted to the honor of seeing the king (compare 2Samuel 14:24 ). 13. Note the Greek hortatory subjunctive in v. 2 translated as Let us run. Also note the imperative in v. 3 translated Consider Him.. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. If --The oldest manuscripts read, "With a view to chastening (that is, since God's chastisement is with a view to your chastening, that is, disciplinary amelioration) endure patiently"; so Vulgate. 23. written in heaven--enrolled as citizens there. Or He is the pioneer and perfecter of faith.. For the sake of the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, ignoring its shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. The blood itself, therefore, continues still in heaven before God, the perpetual ransom price of "the eternal covenant" ( Hebrews 13:20 ). and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God! He paid no attention to the shame of the cross. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. [ c] Then we will be able to run life's marathon race [ d] with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked . In this He is distinguished from all those examples of faith in Hebrews 11:2-40 . This was the joy that prompted him to become a man. This passage shows both the strength of a fathers love in how God disciplines us and the nurturing care of a mothers love. Buy Now. . Be careful that no one among you lives in immorality, becoming careless about Gods blessings, like Esau who traded away his rights as the firstborn for a simple meal. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. The main verb in Heb 12:13 is the hortatory subjunctive let us run in v. 2. To become holy like God is tantamount to being educated for passing eternity with God ( Hebrews 12:14 , 2Peter 1:4 ). And now hes. Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19. 1Wherefore 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, 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Compare "afterward," Matthew 25:11 Matthew 25:12 . Hebrews 12:3 says Jesus "endured such hostility by sinners against Himself." This "hostility" (antilogian) denotes all kinds of hostility in word and deed. It also emphasizes how Jesus was able to endure persecution and crucifixion on the cross to bring us into everlasting fellowship with God. So then let's also run the race that is laid out in front of us, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us. But to us living in these last days, God now speaks to us openly in the language of a Son, the appointed Heir of everything, for through him God created the panorama of all things and all . As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. Proud member All rights reserved. Edition Specific Features . YOUTUBE BIBLE: Did you know that you can. Though still fighting the good fight on earth, still, in respect to your destiny, and present life of faith which substantiates things hoped for, ye are already members of the heavenly citizenship. grievous--Greek, "matter of joy . He placed before his eyes the bliss we would forever share together with him, which empowered him to go through his agony. is often used in classical Greek literature for heirs who have the rights of succession (to a throne). matter of grief." be turned out of the way--( Proverbs 4:27 ); and, so missing the way, lose the prize of "the race" ( Hebrews 12:1 ). We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. What proves his tears were not those of one seeking true repentance is, immediately after he was foiled in his desire. Now he holds the honored positionthe one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. The Greek is illegitimate.. Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about by 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, Wherfore let vs also (seynge that we are copased with so great a multitude of witnesses) laye awaye all that presseth doune and the synne that hageth on and let vs rune with paciece vnto the battayle yt is set before vs. Wherefore, seeing we also are encompassed 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. 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. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you wont become weary and give up. 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. for one morsel--The smallness of the inducement only aggravates the guilt of casting away eternity for such a trifle, so far is it from being a claim for mercy (compare Genesis 3:6 ). near to God in a totally different realm, the Zion-realm, Or Mount Zion, which is not a literal mountain but an obvious metaphor for the realm of Gods manifest presence. 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. 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. The two defects of human education are: (1) the prevalence in it of a view to the interests of our short earthly term of days; (2) the absence in parents of the unerring wisdom of our heavenly Father. Singer-Songwriter/Worship Leader, www.jakehamiltonmusic.com "I love the Bible. Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. Hebrews 12:1 (GNTA) Wherefore, seeing we also are encompassed 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. 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. Compare Note, godly." 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. the spirits of just men made perfect--at the resurrection, when the "JUDGE" shall appear, and believers' bliss shall be consummated by the union of the glorified body with the spirit; the great hope of the New Testament ( Romans 8:20-23 , 1Thessalonians 4:16 ). Let a soul be supposed to join that glorious assembly and church above, that is yet unacquainted with God, still carnally-minded, loving this present world and state of things, looking back to it with a lingering eye, full of pride and guile, filled with lusts; such a soul would seem to have mistaken its way, place, state, and company. Father of spirits--contrasted with "the fathers of our flesh." Once for all Christ sprinkled the blood peculiarly for us at His ascension ( Hebrews 9:12 ). Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV) And make sure no one lives with a root of bitterness. speak his living Word on earth found nowhere to hide, so what chance is there for us to escape if we turn our backs on God and refuse to hear his warnings as he speaks from heaven? We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. their subsequent deeds showed ( Hebrews 3:16 ). 1Therefore, 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. As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Run the race of the Christian life with endurance. However, means more than a church meeting, for it signified in Greek culture the governing assembly which had the authority to make decisions for the entire city. The foundation has already been laid for us to build upon: turning away from our dead works to embrace faith in God, . Be this as it may, to deny that Christ's atonement is truly a propitiation, overthrows Christ's priesthood, makes the sacrifices of Moses' law an unmeaning mummery, and represents Cain's sacrifice as good as that of Abel. Choose an Edition. 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. His example is this: Because his heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be his. The earth was rocked at the sound of his voice from the mountain, but now he has promised. 2So, therefore, als (since) we have surrounding us so great an Anan Edim (Cloud of Witnesses), let us also lay aside every weighty impediment and easily ensnaring averos, and let us run with endurance and savlanut the race set before us. In this chapter The Apostle Paul is expanding upon the need of Our Heavenly Father's discipl. the prophet is most likely using a metaphoric term for the worlds systems (finance, military, governments, religious, etc.). Series] Through the Roof, Focusing Forward: Recognizing and Overcoming Distraction, Essential Faith: Spiritually Surviving the Second Wave. 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. . Hebrews 12:1 (NRS) Hebrews 12:1 (MSG) John Piper Sep 8, 1996. 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. But it is called "the blood of sprinkling," on account also of its continued use in heaven, and in the consciences of the saints on earth ( Hebrews 9:14 , 10:22 , Isaiah 52:15 ). Strip down, start runningand never quit! I own dozens of translations and hundreds of commentaries to immerse myself in the language and the context of the biblical narrative to see how the Living Word of God impacts culture and the love . . The gospel church is called Mount Zion; there believers have clearer views of heaven, and more heavenly tempers of soul. Our parents corrected us for the short time of our childhood as it seemed good to them. (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." Also in Hebrews 13:12 Hebrews 13:20 ; also compare Hebrews 10:19 , with Hebrews 10:21 . Then you wont get tired. Compare Isaiah 49:4 Isaiah 49:5 , as a specimen of Jesus not being wearied out by the contradiction and strange unbelief of those among whom He labored, preaching as never man did, and exhibiting miracles wrought by His inherent power, as none else could do. He paid no attention to the shame of the cross. of the discipline and training of the Lord God, or get depressed when he has to correct you. As for us, we have all of these great witnesses, us like clouds. be wearied and faint--Greek, "lest ye weary fainting." In every relationship be swift to choose peace over competition. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. 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 ). John Piper Sep 15, 1996 ALFORD translates, "Put straight again the relaxed hands." So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. Hebrews 12:1 (KJV) *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. and live--and so, thereby live spiritually and eternally. Still the phrase, "spirits of just men made perfect," not merely "just men made perfect," may favor the reference to the happy spirits in their separate state. You wont lose hope. 2Let us keep looking to Jesus. Betraying a contumacious spirit of unbelief ( Hebrews 3:12 ), as "faint" implies a broken-down, weak, and desponding spirit. Let us keep on running the race marked out for us. that spake--revealing with oracular warnings His divine will: so the Greek. The Passion Translation . Root of bitterness comprehends every person (compare Hebrews 12:16 ) and every principle of doctrine or practice so radically corrupt as to spread corruption all around. , and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of. Paul uses "Jesus," dwelling here on Him as the Person realized as our loving friend, not merely in His official character as the Christ. While "following peace with all men," we are not so to seek to please them, as to make God's will and our sanctification a secondary object; this latter must be our first aim. "Chastening" is to be borne with "subjection" ( Hebrews 12:9 ); "rebuke" (more severe than chastening) is to be borne with endurance ( Hebrews 12:7 ). (See Philo. promised--The announcement of His coming to break up the present order of things, is to the ungodly a terror, to the godly a promise, the fulfilment of which they look for with joyful hope. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1 (NLT) and the sin we so easily . faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 1. we also--as well as those recounted in Hebrews 12:11 . 3Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart. 12:3 is a second sentence in the paragraph containing an imperative: Consider Him. Followed by the purpose why we should consider Jesus: so as not to grow weary and lose heart (the opposite of endurance). him that speaketh from heaven--God, by His Son in the Gospel, speaking from His heavenly throne. Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. . Hebrews 12:129 can be subdivided into two sub-sections: 12:117 and 12:1829. No Scripture states it was again put into the Lord's body. let us have grace--"let us have thankfulness" [ALFORD after CHRYSOSTOM]. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 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. Compare the type, Numbers 3:12 Numbers 3:45 Numbers 3:50 , 1Peter 1:18 . 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. But sinners will not always have such mean thoughts of the Divine blessing and inheritance as they now have. Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, 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, looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of. Philemon. Hebrews 12:1-3 GOD'S WORD Translation (GW) 1 Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. For the full completion of this we pray ( Matthew 6:10 ). ). Its ultimate fruit amply compensates for any temporary pam. EXHORTATION TO FOLLOW THE WITNESSES OF FAITH JUST MENTIONED: NOT TO FAINT IN TRIALS: TO REMOVE ALL BITTER ROOTS OF SIN: FOR WE ARE UNDER, NOT A LAW OF TERROR, BUT THE GOSPEL OF GRACE, TO DESPISE WHICH WILL BRING THE HEAVIER PENALTIES, IN PROPORTION TO OUR GREATER PRIVILEGES. , , , . As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. He . 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