3For consider well him who endured so great contradiction from sinners against himself, that ye be not weary, fainting in your minds. B. Strip down, start runningand never quit! Hebrews 12:1 (WYC) Sermon. Proud member Heb. "We are one citizenship with angels; to which it is said in the psalm, Glorious things are spoken of thee, thou city of God" [AUGUSTINE]. But God will neither sever the means from the blessing, nor join the blessing with the satisfying of man's lusts. acceptably--Greek, "well-pleasingly." root of bitterness--not merely a "bitter root," which might possibly bring forth sweet fruits; this, a root whose essence is "bitterness," never could. 16. fornicator--( Hebrews 13:4 , 1Corinthians 10:8 ). The revelation he gave them was only a fragment at a time, building one truth upon another. 1-2. Choose an Edition. The inheritance of believers is secured to them; and all things pertaining to salvation are freely given in answer to prayer. Not added . It is a city that is a bride or a bridal-city coming out of heaven to the earth (, ). But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. set before him--namely, of presently after sitting down at the right hand of the throne of God; including besides His own personal joy, the joy of sitting there as a Prince and Saviour, to give repentance and remission of sins. Think about Jesus example. So in the Lord's Supper ( 1Corinthians 10:16 , 11:24-26 ), the body and blood are separately represented. He paid no attention to the shame of the cross. As the shaking is to be total, so shall the removal be, making way for the better things that are unremovable. 5And have you forgotten his encouraging words spoken to you as his children? Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race were in. Added . To become holy like God is tantamount to being educated for passing eternity with God ( Hebrews 12:14 , 2Peter 1:4 ). Hebrews 12:1 (YLT) Contrast Hebrews 12:16 (compare 1Thessalonians 4:3 ). Hebrews 12:1 (NRS) . John Piper Sep 8, 1996. with patience--Greek, "in persevering endurance" ( Hebrews 10:36 ). No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. This verse teaches that we have already entered into the festival of angelic bliss through Jesus Christ. 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. Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6. without which--Greek, "apart from which." Thus Rome's theory of concomitancy of the blood with the body, the excuse for giving only the bread to the laity, falls to the ground. Hebrews 12:1 (CEBA) So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us [ b] and the sin we so easily fall into. Aug 11, 1996. 1 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, 2 Looking 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 . And isnt it true that we respect our earthly fathers even though they corrected and disciplined us? Now he is seated in the place of honor beside Gods throne. The language is framed to apply to profane despisers who wilfully cast away grace and seek repentance (that is, not real; but escape from the penalty of their sin), but in vain. 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. It is not primarily "the sin," &c., but sin in general, with, however, special reference to "apostasy," against which he had already warned them, as one to which they might gradually be seduced; the besetting sin of the Hebrews, UNBELIEF. When weary and faint in their minds, let them recollect that the holy Jesus suffered, to save them from eternal misery. 9. fathers . Hebrews 12:1 (KJVA) 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. "The voice of words" was the Decalogue, spoken by God Himself, a voice issuing forth, without any form being seen: after which "He added no more" ( Deuteronomy 5:22 ). Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? then are ye bastards--of whom their fathers take no care whether they are educated or not; whereas every right-minded father is concerned for the moral well-being of his legitimate son. 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. Let *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. Still remember the caution ( Matthew 13:26-30 ) as to rooting out persons. A. They must not despond and sink under trials, nor fret and repine, but bear up with faith and patience. This sprinkling is analogous to the sprinkled blood of the Passover. So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. 3For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. It would be uneasy to itself and all about it. Reverent caution (same Greek as in Hebrews 5:7 ; eyes than to behold iniquity. He is the author of faith. 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. Hebrews 12:1 (NAS) Let's throw off any extra baggage, get rid of the sin that trips us up. All rights reserved. it--the blessing, which was the real object of Esau, though ostensibly seeking "repentance.". is often used in classical Greek literature for heirs who have the rights of succession (to a throne). In the East, none but the greatest favorites are admitted to the honor of seeing the king (compare 2Samuel 14:24 ). The repetition of endurance in each of the first three verses marks the theme of the section through v. 17. paths--literally, "wheel tracks." Let us then frequently consider him. What are our little trials to his agonies, or even to our deserts? (1-11) Peace and holiness are recommended, with cautions against despising spiritual blessings. Alluding to Deuteronomy 4:11 , "Ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire . It also emphasizes how Jesus was able to endure persecution and crucifixion on the cross to bring us into everlasting fellowship with God. 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. For less than $5/mo. His blood introduced into heaven took away the dragon's right to accuse. Moses is not recorded in Exodus to have used these words. Zion is referred to as the place of Gods dwelling (, ). So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. 23. written in heaven--enrolled as citizens there. fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Betraying a contumacious spirit of unbelief ( Hebrews 3:12 ), as "faint" implies a broken-down, weak, and desponding spirit. 12:1-2 has one main point (the imperative clause) followed by 3 sub-points explaining how to fulfill the exhortation to run. ( Galatians 1:10 ). 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. Now he holds the honored positionthe one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. The Aramaic can be translated We have received grace to serve and we please God in awe and tender devotion (submission). And--rather, "Even if a beast (much more a man) touch," &c. or thrust through with a dart--omitted in the oldest manuscripts. The first sub-section contains four paragraphs: 13, 411, 1213 and 1417. Had he sought real repentance with tears he would have found it ( Matthew 7:7 ). despise not--literally, "Do not hold of little account." 978-1 . Falling away from Christ is the fruit of preferring the delights of the flesh, to the blessing of God, and the heavenly inheritance, as Esau did. Hebrews 12:2 Context. [, it proves you are his delightful child.[, 7Fully embrace Gods correction as part of your training,[, 8We all should welcome Gods discipline as the validation of authentic sonship. 22. are come--Greek, "have come near unto" (compare Deuteronomy 4:11 ). fixing 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. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1 (GNTA) You wont lose hope. Compare "afterward," Matthew 25:11 Matthew 25:12 . 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. He doubtless similarly "feared" in hearing the ten commandments spoken by the voice of Jehovah. On "run" compare 1 Corinthians 9:24 1 Corinthians 9:25 . 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. Hebrews 12:1 (NCV) Strip down, start runningand never quit! [, 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[. May 25, 2022 . So spirit and spirits are used of a man or men in the body, under the influence of the spirit, the opposite of flesh ( John 3:6 ). author--"Prince-leader." Genesis 25:34 graphically portrays him. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. Cease to "halt" between Judaism and Christianity [BENGEL]. Proverbs 27 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) : Hebrew Names version (HNV) VS The Passion Translation : The Passion Translation What's in this chapter? 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. See then that you refuse not his gracious call and offered salvation. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us. he was rejected--not as to every blessing, but only that which would have followed the primogeniture. weight--As corporeal unwieldiness was, through a disciplinary diet, laid aside by candidates for the prize in racing; so carnal and worldly lusts, and all, whether from without or within, that would impede the heavenly runner, are the spiritual weight to be laid aside. "Despised," that is, disregarded. No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. And we have come before God who judges all, and who lives among the spirits of the righteous who have been made perfect in his eyes! Where persons fail of having the true grace of God, corruption will prevail and break forth; beware lest any unmortified lust in the heart, which seems to be dead, should spring up, to trouble and disturb the whole body. [ see note] . "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 ). 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. The word implies greater refractoriness than "refused," or "declined." This is the fulfillment of Abrahams vision (, ) and what Israels ancestors had seen from afar (, ). To him such adverse things occur only by the decree of God, and that designed in kindness, namely, to remove the defilements adhering to the believer, and to exercise his patience" [GROTIUS]. (v. 3). 20. that which was commanded--"the interdict" [TITTMANN]. As in the believer's case, so in the unbeliever's, there is an "afterwards" coming, when the believer shall look on his past griefs, and the unbeliever on his past joys, in a very different light from that in which they were respectively viewed at the time. He put up with attacks from sinners. Paul uses "Jesus," dwelling here on Him as the Person realized as our loving friend, not merely in His official character as the Christ. He shall come in the form in which He was judged, that they may see Him whom they pierced: He who was before hidden shall come manifested in power: He, as Judge, shall condemn the real culprits, who was Himself falsely made a culprit.". Much more God as to His sons ( Isaiah 48:10 , Acts 14:22 ). 4. not yet resisted unto blood--image from pugilism, as he previously had the image of a race, both being taken from the great national Greek games. But God corrects us throughout our lives for our own good, giving us an invitation to share his holiness. 14 The Lord will have mercy on Israel and will let them be his chosen people once again. 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. Ticker Tape by TradingView. Or when he puts you under scrutiny. The Aramaic can be translated Dont let your soul tremble [with dread] when your loyalty strays from him., The Aramaic word used here means nurturing love, a mothers love. This syntactical structure is obscured by the NIVs translation of the latter two participles in a hortatory fashion: Let us throw of and Let us fix our eyes. Although it is not uncommon to find commentators and translators rendering the participle apothemenoi, let us throw off, in a hortatory manner, it is preferable to view it semantically as indicating the means by which the race is to be run: let us run by means of throwing off. of our faith--rather as Greek, "of the faith," including both His faith (as exhibited in what follows) and our faith. 1Therefore 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, 2looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our 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. scourgeth--which draws forth "blood" ( Hebrews 12:4 ). 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. As the kingly and priestly succession was in the first-born, and as Israel was God's "first-born" ( Exodus 4:22 ; compare Exodus 13:2 ), and a "kingdom of priests" to God ( Exodus 19:6 ), so believers ( Revelation 1:6 ). Singer-Songwriter/Worship Leader, www.jakehamiltonmusic.com "I love the Bible. Not that any save Moses was allowed to touch it ( Exodus 19:12 Exodus 19:13 ). . his birthright--Greek, "his own (so the oldest manuscripts read, intensifying the suicidal folly and sin of the act) rights of primogeniture," involving the high spiritual privilege of being ancestor of the promised seed, and heir of the promises in Him. A huge cloud of witnesses is all around us. This accords with the whole tenor of the Epistle, and of this passage in particular ( Hebrews 12:18-22 ), which is to show the superiority of Christ's sacrifice and the new covenant, to the Old Testament sacrifices (of which Abel's is the first recorded; it, moreover, was testified to by God as acceptable to Him above Cain's), compare Hebrews 9:1-10:39'. God's correction is not condemnation; the chastening may be borne with patience, and greatly promote holiness. He fulfilled the ideal of faith Himself, and so, both as a vicarious offering and an example, He is the object of our faith. . 13 12Do you see what this meansall these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. as we lay down our lives in absolute surrender, filled with awe. In Matthew 24:30 , Revelation 1:7 , it is said that all shall see the Lord; but, that shall be as a Judge, not as their lasting portion and God, which is meant here. Hebrews 12:129 can be subdivided into two sub-sections: 12:117 and 12:1829. It only seems so to those being chastened, whose judgments are confused by the present pain. For--justifying his exhortation, "Looking unto Jesus." Hebrews and James: Faith Works (The Passion Translation) . So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us. Gratified wishes, our Father knows, would often be our real curses. . ), 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. Hebrews 12:1 (CSB) are--Greek, "have been made." Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, 2keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of Gods throne. 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. who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, scorning the shame, and at the right hand of the throne of, Hebrews 12:1-2 has one imperative (hortatory subjunctive in Greek Let us run). Hebrews 4:12-13. . Hebrews 3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; 19. trumpet--to rouse attention, and herald God's approach ( Exodus 19:16 ). Start your free trial today! Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews . Ye have suffered the loss of goods, and been a gazing-stock by reproaches and afflictions; ye have not shed own blood, and who, though cast down by his opponent, does not let his spirits be cast down, who as often as he hath fallen hath risen the more determined, goes down to the encounter with great hope" [SENECA]. 3Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you dont become tired and give up. 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 ). We should lay aside anything that impedes progress in the Christian life. Translate here "sanctification." Only 1 left in stock - order soon. The breastplate worn by the high priest over his heart with its precious stones was a miniature scale model of the New Jerusalem. 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. $124.99. [ c] Then we will be able to run life's marathon race [ d] with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked . Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us. 12Therefore, 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. . The Aramaic could be translated, The Lord shows his nurturing love [mercy] to those he is sanctifying., The Aramaic word for draws you to himself is, , which can mean scourge (severely punish) or to attract, to draw, or tug the heart. The Greek is The Lord scourges [chastises] every son he receives. See also. 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. 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. Looking unto--literally, "Looking from afar" throne of God. Create your own unique website with customizable templates. We look away from the natural realm and we focus our attention. Hebrews 12:1 (NLT) 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. keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of Gods throne. Takes to Himself as a son "in whom He delighteth" ( Proverbs 3:12 ). The resurrection bodies of the saints shall be bodies in which the spirit shall altogether preponderate over the animal soul. And therefore we also having so great a cloud of witnesses over our head, laying aside every weight and sin which surrounds us, let us run by patience to the fight proposed to us: Hebrews 12:1 (RSV) 16Be 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. Therefore, 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. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. In Christ we are all the firstborn and have all the rights and blessings that Jesus has. The third participial clause is further modified by a description of Jesus. Those "witnessed of" (Greek, Hebrews 11:5 Hebrews 11:39 ) become in their turn "witnesses" in a twofold way: (1) attesting by their own case the faithfulness of God to His people [ALFORD] ( Hebrews 6:12 ), some of them martyrs in the modern sense; (2) witnessing our struggle of faith; however, this second sense of "witnesses," though agreeing with the image here if it is to be pressed, is not positively, unequivocally, and directly sustained by Scripture. Not sin, but sinners, contradicted Christ [BENGEL]. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. We cannot worship God acceptably, unless we worship him with reverence and godly fear. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. 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. 21. the sight--the vision of God's majesty. 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. . Note that v. 3 is introduced by the Greek subordinating conjunction gar, which gives the grounds for the exhortation in vv. . 1Therefore, 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 endurance the race that is set before us, 2looking 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. Christians have only one person on whom to keep their eyes as the object of faith and salvation: Christ (see. that spake--revealing with oracular warnings His divine will: so the Greek. Let's throw off any extra baggage, get rid of the sin that trips us up. But he did not find it because this was not what he sought.
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