Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today. As the olive garland, the emblem of peace as well as victory, was put on the victor's brow in the games. The third participial clause is further modified by a description of Jesus. Though their enemies and persecutors may be instruments to inflict sufferings, yet they are Divine chastisements; their heavenly Father has his hand in all, and his wise end to answer by all. 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. Strip down, start running - and never quit! . Let us keep looking to Jesus. Hebrews 12:1 (KJV) "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 ). So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us. 3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. . Read more He suffered death on the cross. Hebrews 12:117 is closely connected with the preceding chapter by the use of the strong inferential conjunction toigaroun, therefore, which occurs only one other time in the New Testament. 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 12:1 (NIV) gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. By the sin that does so easily beset us, understand that sin to which we are most prone, or to which we are most exposed, from habit, age, or circumstances. Zion is referred to as the place of Gods dwelling (, ). And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 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. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. And now he is sitting at the right side of Gods throne. that spake--revealing with oracular warnings His divine will: so the Greek. Zion is used in both the Old and New Testaments as more than a location. . 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. So consider carefully how Jesus faced such intense opposition from sinners who opposed their own souls. 2We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us. Sermon. Their seemingly submissive entreaty that the word should not be spoken to them by God any more ( Hebrews 12:19 ), covered over refractory hearts, as. But the most holy must despair, if judged by the holy law given from Sinai, without a Saviour. . The structure of Heb 12:1-3 can be diagrammed as follows: trecwmen (note the prepositional phrase . 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. made--namely, of this present visible creation: compare 2Corinthians 5:1 , Hebrews 9:11 , "made with hands . he was rejected--not as to every blessing, but only that which would have followed the primogeniture. . 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 ). The Aramaic can be translated the race [personally] appointed to us. God has a destiny for each of us that we are to give ourselves fully to reach. 27. this word, Yet once more--So Paul, by the Spirit, sanctions the Septuagint rendering of Haggai 2:6 , giving an additional feature to the prophecy in the Hebrew, as rendered in English Version, not merely that it shall be in a little while, but that it is to be "once more" as the final act. Let us keep on running the race marked out for us. The main verb in Heb 12:13 is the hortatory subjunctive let us run in v. 2. Hebrews 12:12 is one sentence in the Greek text comprised of a main clause and three subordinate clauses, each introduced by participles. His exhortation ought to have more effect on you than the cheers and exhortations of the spectators have on the competitors striving in the games. Let us then frequently consider him. 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. See. This passage shows both the strength of a fathers love in how God disciplines us and the nurturing care of a mothers love. On His "faith" compare Hebrews 2:13 , 3:12 . I agree with him that the translation, instead of "repentance," "no place for changing HIS FATHER'S mind," is forced; though doubtless this is what was the true aim of the "repentance" which he sought. (12-17) The New Testament dispensation shown to be much more excellent than the Old. But peace and holiness go together; there can be not right peace without holiness. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 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. Under the gospel all may come with boldness to God's presence. 1-2. Its ultimate fruit amply compensates for any temporary pam. As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. The Spirit, the seed of the new and heavenly being, not only of the believer's soul, but also of the future body, is an uncreated and immortal principle. 17. afterwards--Greek, "even afterward." or get depressed when he has to correct you. 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. Tears are no proof of real repentance ( 1 Samuel 24:16 1 Samuel 24:17 ; contrast Psalms 56:8 ). Hebrews 12:2 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 at the right hand of the throne of God. Showing wherein the chastisement of our heavenly Father is preferable to that of earthly fathers. 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. (18-29). Paperback - June 15, 2015. 3. He said. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. and. A huge cloud of witnesses is all around us. Hebrews 12:1 (NRS) 2 Above him stood the seraphim. 21. the sight--the vision of God's majesty. . Hebrews 12:1 (SBLG) , in the place of honor, right alongside God. His example is this: Because his heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be his. 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. Mount Zion was once a Jebusite stronghold conquered by David (, ) who made it the capital for his kingdom. 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. despise not--literally, "Do not hold of little account." The mention of Jesus, the Perfecter of our faith ( Hebrews 12:2 ), and Himself perfected through sufferings and death, in His resurrection and ascension ( Hebrews 2:10 , 5:9 ), is naturally suggested by the mention of "the just made perfect" at their resurrection (compare Hebrews 7:22 ). , to a physical mountain with its burning fire, thick clouds of darkness and gloom, and with a raging whirlwind. Hebrews 12 is marked immediately by a shift in genre from expository to hortatory, and a corresponding shift in mood from the indicative to the imperative with its concomitant shift from the third person to the use of the first and second person. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race were in. "Peaceable" (compare Isaiah 32:17 ): in contrast to the ordeal of conflict by which it has been won. 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. 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. And now he is sitting at the right side of Gods throne. 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. , , , . Salem Media Group. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. 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. as of things . ALFORD explains "repentance" here, a chance, by repenting, to repair (that is, to regain the lost blessing). But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. 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. 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. All rights reserved. In the East, none but the greatest favorites are admitted to the honor of seeing the king (compare 2Samuel 14:24 ). For if we have never once endured his correction it only proves we are strangers, As translated from the Aramaic. It means wed better get on with it. 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. The most eminent of God's saints were the. 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. God leads them by a way they know not ( Isaiah 42:16 ). 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. 3Reflect on how he endured such great hostility from sinners so that you may not grow weary and lose heart. Note that v. 3 is introduced by the Greek subordinating conjunction gar, which gives the grounds for the exhortation in vv. Greek, "For even": "for also"; introducing an additional solemn incentive to diligence. 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. The word implies greater refractoriness than "refused," or "declined." For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. 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 ). 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.". those things that are shaken--the heaven and the earth. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. hebrews 12:1 3 passion translation. After all, you have not yet reached the point of sweating blood. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. When weary and faint in their minds, let them recollect that the holy Jesus suffered, to save them from eternal misery. Translate here "sanctification." No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Let us seek for grace, that we may serve God with reverence and godly fear. . Not merely the earth, as at the establishment of the Sinaitic covenant, but heaven also is to be shaken. Translate therefore, "to myriads (ten thousands, compare Deuteronomy 33:2 , Psalms 68:17 , Daniel 7:10 , Jude 1:14 ; namely), the full festal assembly of angels, and the Church of the first-born." are not come--Greek, "have not come near to." (v. 3). grievous--Greek, "matter of joy . See then that you refuse not his gracious call and offered salvation. Hebrews 12:1 (NLT) Do you see what this means - all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? November 1, 2016. and to the blood of sprinkling--here enumerated as distinct from "Jesus." now--under the Gospel. what son is he--"What son is there" even in ordinary life? acceptably--Greek, "well-pleasingly." NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Mount Sion--antitypical Sion, the heavenly Jerusalem, of which the spiritual invisible Church (of which the first foundation was laid in literal Zion, John 12:15 , 1Peter 2:6 ) is now the earnest; and of which the restored literal Jerusalem hereafter shall be the earthly representative, to be succeeded by the everlasting and "new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven" ( Revelation 21:2-27 ; compare Hebrews 11:10 ). Then you wont get tired. get to know the Bible better! Jesus our pattern "learned obedience" experimentally by suffering ( Hebrews 5:8 ). 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. the sin which doth so easily beset us--Greek, "sin which easily stands around us"; so LUTHER, "which always so clings to us": "sinful propensity always surrounding us, ever present and ready" [WAHL]. Therefore, surrounded as we are by such a vast cloud of witnesses, let us fling aside every encumbrance and the sin that so readily entangles our feet. 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. But God corrects us throughout our lives for our own good, giving us an invitation to share his holiness. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. So then, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us, too, put aside every impediment - that is, the sin which easily hampers our forward movement - and keep running with endurance in the contest set before us. Note the Greek hortatory subjunctive in v. 2 translated as Let us run. Also note the imperative in v. 3 translated Consider Him.. 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 . So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. You Have Not Yet Resisted to the Point of Bloodshed. The two advents of Messiah are regarded as one, the complete shaking belonging to the second advent, of which the presage was given in the shakings at the first advent: the convulsions connected with the overthrow of Jerusalem shadowing forth those about to be at the overthrow of all the God-opposed kingdoms by the coming Messiah. , who both began and finished this race were in. 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. Strip down, start runningand never quit! Let us then learn to consider the afflictions brought on us by the malice of men, as corrections sent by our wise and gracious Father, for our spiritual good. The Aramaic can be translated You have already received communion on Mount Zion., We have joined the festal gathering of myriads of angels, This is much more than an assembly of angels. Study how he did it. him that speaketh from heaven--God, by His Son in the Gospel, speaking from His heavenly throne. He doubtless similarly "feared" in hearing the ten commandments spoken by the voice of Jehovah. He saw the joy ahead of him . 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. Bible Language English. fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. By registering for an account, you agree to Faithlifes. 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. 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. So in the Lord's Supper ( 1Corinthians 10:16 , 11:24-26 ), the body and blood are separately represented. . In the same way, aphorntes let us fix our eyes can be taken to encode means/manner as well: run the race by means of fixing our eyes. We are not going to the New Jerusalem; we are going to, the New Jerusalem! 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. Not sin, but sinners, contradicted Christ [BENGEL]. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. BENGEL takes "the blood of Abel" as put for all the blood shed on earth crying for vengeance, and greatly increasing the other cries raised by sin in the world; counteracted by the blood of Christ calmly speaking in heaven for us, and from heaven to us. Without holiness in them, they could not enjoy Him who is holiness itself ( Zechariah 14:20 ). PLUS; . Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-5:3. Study Book of Hebrews verses using NIV, KJV, ESV, and all versions found on one page. [, 19We are not those who are being warned by the jarring blast of a trumpet and the thundering voice;[. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 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 ). (1-11) Peace and holiness are recommended, with cautions against despising spiritual blessings. And let us run with endurance the race God has set 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. 2 We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. 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. For less than $5/mo. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Heb. Compare Revelation 5:6 , "In the midst of the throne, a Lamb as it had been slain." or profane--Fornication is nearly akin to gluttony, Esau's sin. His word now is the prelude of the last "shaking" of all things ( Hebrews 12:27 ). of this creation," that is, things so made at creation that they would not remain of themselves, but be removed. after their own pleasure--Greek, "according to what seemed fit to themselves." 2We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. 25. refuse not--through unbelief. Those who heard him. 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. 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. The full interdict in Exodus 19:12 Exodus 19:13 is abbreviated here; the beast alone, being put for "whether man or beast"; the stoning, which applies to the human offender, alone being specified, the beast's punishment, namely, the being thrust through with a dart, being left to be understood. The second sub-section contains three paragraphs: 18-24, 25-27 and 28-29. Series] Through the Roof, Focusing Forward: Recognizing and Overcoming Distraction, Essential Faith: Spiritually Surviving the Second Wave. They couldnt handle Gods command that said, If so much as an animal approaches the mountain it is to be stoned to death!, The astounding phenomena Moses witnessed caused him to shudder with fear and he could only say, I am trembling in terror!, The Greek verb is in the perfect tense indicating that the fullness of our salvation and our entrance into Gods heavenly realm has already taken place. Hebrews 12:1 (YLT) 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: 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. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. of the discipline and training of the Lord God. fall--Greek, "lest any (namely, through sloth in running) failing," or "falling short of the grace of God . He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness." D. Keep focused on Jesus always so you will not grow weary and lose heart. Let us keep on running the race marked out for us. But (1) this translation is according to classical Greek, not Paul's phraseology for "to be thankful." But still, "the mount" must be supplied from Hebrews 12:22 . The Hebrews drew near to the material Mount Sinai with material bodies; we, to the spiritual mount in the spirit. 23. written in heaven--enrolled as citizens there. "Fruit of righteousness to be enjoyed in peace after the conflict" [THOLUCK]. 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 ). he endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, As translated from the Aramaic. [, 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[. Plus; Bible Study Tools. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. 12Do you see what this meansall these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? speaketh unto you--as in a dialogue or discourse, so the Greek, implying God's loving condescension (compare Isaiah 1:18 ). 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. Hebrews 12:1-3. 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 endurance the race that is set before us. 978-1 . Getentrepreneurial.com: Resources for Small Business Entrepreneurs in 2022. It means wed better get on with it. . Jesus The Language of God. . So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. Also in Hebrews 13:12 Hebrews 13:20 ; also compare Hebrews 10:19 , with Hebrews 10:21 . Fear lest we should bring destruction on ourselves. 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. He said. Hebrews Chapter 1 Throughout our history God has spoken to our ancestors by his prophets in many different ways. As the shaking is to be total, so shall the removal be, making way for the better things that are unremovable.
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