Now he holds the honored positionthe one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls! 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. 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. Our earthly parents sometimes may chasten us, to gratify their passion, rather than to reform our manners. It would be uneasy to itself and all about it. We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. Strip down, start runningand never quit! 1We are surrounded by a great cloud of people whose lives tell us what faith means. By stedfastly looking to Jesus, their thoughts would strengthen holy affections, and keep under their carnal desires. So consider carefully how Jesus faced such intense opposition from sinners who opposed their own souls. 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). and live--and so, thereby live spiritually and eternally. Not merely the earth, as at the establishment of the Sinaitic covenant, but heaven also is to be shaken. Hebrews 12:1 (RHE) Contrast Hebrews 12:16 (compare 1Thessalonians 4:3 ). See, . Compare "and LIVE," namely, spiritually; also Hebrews 12:10 , "that we might be partakers of His holiness" ( 2Peter 1:4 ). Study how he did it. This is the concentrated hostility of evil. The context seems to imply however that it is God himself who speaks both from Sinai and from heaven. 24. new--not the usual term (kaine) applied to the Christian covenant ( Hebrews 9:15 ), which would mean new as different from, and superseding the old; but Greek, "nea," "recent," "lately established," having the "freshness of youth," as opposed to age. When we come to a perfect state, we shall be fully reconciled to all God's chastisement of us now. 2018-10-20T00:12:23-05:00. As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. [, 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. Jake Hamilton. The Greek is thinking nothing of its shame.. 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. 14. follow peace with all men--with the brethren especially ( Romans 14:19 ), that so the "lame" among them be not "turned out of the way" ( Hebrews 12:13 ), and that no one of them "fail of the grace of God" ( Hebrews 12:15 ). So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. 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. 2We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. Let us keep looking to Jesus. 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. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. 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. 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. They must not make light of afflictions, and be without feeling under them, for they are the hand and rod of God, and are his rebukes for sin. Do you see what this means - all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? 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. Compare Hebrews 12:15-17 , in which he implies how utterly some of them had forgotten God's word. He can see what we will be in the end from the beginning. Betraying a contumacious spirit of unbelief ( Hebrews 3:12 ), as "faint" implies a broken-down, weak, and desponding spirit. 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. author--"Prince-leader." In like manner, Christians must do the same (12:13). This is inside the walls of present-day Jerusalem. (12-17) The New Testament dispensation shown to be much more excellent than the Old. Bible Language English. Please try again soon. 12:1-2 has one main point (the imperative clause) followed by 3 sub-points explaining how to fulfill the exhortation to run. As the shaking is to be total, so shall the removal be, making way for the better things that are unremovable. 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. The resurrection bodies of the saints shall be bodies in which the spirit shall altogether preponderate over the animal soul. . 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. Hebrews 12 The Passion Translation (TPT) As for us, we have all of these great witnesses [ a] who encircle us like clouds. God is the same just and righteous God under the gospel as under the law. (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." Hebrews 12:12 is one sentence in the Greek text comprised of a main clause and three subordinate clauses, each introduced by participles. God's correction is not condemnation; the chastening may be borne with patience, and greatly promote holiness. Or dont turn your back on the speaker., For the God who spoke on earth from Sinai is the same God who now speaks from heaven. Hebrews 1:14 New Living Translation (NLT) 14 Therefore, angels are only servantsspirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation. See then that you refuse not his gracious call and offered salvation. 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. . conjunction. Then we will be able to run lifes marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. is often used in classical Greek literature for heirs who have the rights of succession (to a throne). All rights reserved. Let us throw off any sin that holds on to us so tightly. The breastplate worn by the high priest over his heart with its precious stones was a miniature scale model of the New Jerusalem. . We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. 3Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you dont become tired and give up. 12. The author is developing the metaphor of the footrace in 12:12. 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. Hebrews 6 - The Passion Translation The Passion Translation Hebrews 6 Moving On to Deeper Truth. He profanely cast away his spiritual privilege for the gratification of his palate. The Passion Translation is a registered trademark of Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. I. with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. (v. 3). speaketh better things than that of Abel--namely, than the sprinkling (the best manuscripts read the article masculine, which refers to "sprinkling," not to "blood," which last is neuter) of blood by Abel in his sacrifice spake. The foundation has already been laid for us to build upon: turning away from our dead works to embrace faith in God, . 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 ). Had he sought real repentance with tears he would have found it ( Matthew 7:7 ). Study Book of Hebrews verses using NIV, KJV, ESV, and all versions found on one page. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} Looking unto--literally, "Looking from afar" throne of God. He . For who has ever heard of a child who never had to be corrected? See Neva Miller, The Epistle to the Hebrews: An Analytical and Exegetical Handbook, 383-89; J. Harold Greenlee, Hebrews: An Exegetical Summary, 501-12; and David L. Allen, Hebrews, 568-77, for more detailed exegetical and semantic analysis of the text. The only safety is in rooting out such a root of bitterness. 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. Zion is the heavenly realm where God is manifest (. Hebrews and James: Faith Works (The Passion Translation) . The New Testament alone uses the Greek term for education (paideia), to express "discipline" or correction, as of a child by a wise father. paths--literally, "wheel tracks." This sprinkling is analogous to the sprinkled blood of the Passover. let us have grace--"let us have thankfulness" [ALFORD after CHRYSOSTOM]. Once and for all I will not only shake the systems of the world, Or earth. Although earthquakes are prophesied to come (. ) 1:18, 23-24 ). Hebrews 12:1 (CSB) [ c] Then we will be able to run life's marathon race [ d] with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked . 3For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. The Greek is illegitimate.. 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. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. Because he never lost sight of where he was headedthat exhilarating finish in and with Godhe could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. Quoted from Deuteronomy 4:24 . But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. For--justifying his exhortation, "Looking unto Jesus." The second sub-section contains three paragraphs: 1824, 2527 and 2829. 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. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 6 In the year that () King Uzziah died I () saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train [] of his robe filled the temple. This comparison between two things of the same kind (namely, Christ's sacrifice, and Abel's sacrifice) is more natural, than between two things different in kind and in results (namely, Christ's sacrifice, and Abel's own blood [ALFORD], which was not a sacrifice at all); compare Hebrews 11:4 , Genesis 4:4 . 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. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Shipping rates and Return policy . Series] Through the Roof, Focusing Forward: Recognizing and Overcoming Distraction, Essential Faith: Spiritually Surviving the Second Wave. 3Think about Jesus example. 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 "darkness" was that formed by the clouds hanging round the mount; the "tempest" accompanied the thunder. C. Keep focused on Jesus always because He endured. You Have Not Yet Resisted to the Point of Bloodshed. Or instead of the joy set before him. This was the joy of our salvation. 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. We should lay aside anything that impedes progress in the Christian life. 19. trumpet--to rouse attention, and herald God's approach ( Exodus 19:16 ). (G) 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary(H) and lose heart. Its ultimate fruit amply compensates for any temporary pam. 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. In the giving of the law God spake on earth (namely, Mount Sinai) by angels ( Hebrews 2:2 ; compare Hebrews 1:2 ). He is the author of faith. 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) 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. holiness--a distinct Greek word from God's "holiness" ( Hebrews 12:10 ). 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. , , , . . Observe the "afterwards"; that is the time often when God works. 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. 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. Aug 11, 1996. The Passion Translation: 12-in-1 Collection. 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." So in the Lord's Supper ( 1Corinthians 10:16 , 11:24-26 ), the body and blood are separately represented. He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. 2 We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. Believers have ever looked to Him ( Hebrews 11:26 , 13:8 ). "Since then not to be chastised is a mark of bastardy, we ought [not to refuse, but] rejoice in chastisement, as a mark of our genuine sonship" [CHRYSOSTOM]. Those who heard him. 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. Hebrews 12:1 (CJB) In every relationship be swift to choose peace over competition. as we lay down our lives in absolute surrender, filled with awe. Fear lest we should bring destruction on ourselves. In the East, none but the greatest favorites are admitted to the honor of seeing the king (compare 2Samuel 14:24 ). "Fruit of righteousness to be enjoyed in peace after the conflict" [THOLUCK]. . 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." Now he is seated in the place of honor beside Gods throne. Let us then frequently consider him. In this He is distinguished from all those examples of faith in Hebrews 11:2-40 . The word "better" implies superiority to something that is good: but Abel's own blood was not at all good for the purpose for which Christ's blood was efficacious; nay, it cried for vengeance. God may let others alone in their sins, but he will correct sin in his own children. , which implies a gaze upon Jesus full of expectations that he is enough. So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. But the Father of our souls never willingly grieves nor afflicts his children. for we have entered the city of the Living God, which is the New Jerusalem in heaven! The gospel state is kind and condescending, suited to our weak frame. See. 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. We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. him that speaketh from heaven--God, by His Son in the Gospel, speaking from His heavenly throne. 3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. fall--Greek, "lest any (namely, through sloth in running) failing," or "falling short of the grace of 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, Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. https://www.bible.com/bible/1849/HEB.12.1.TPT, Join The Adventure // Find Meaning & Significance, [Who's Your One? 12Do you see what this meansall these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? receiveth--accepts. 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. For consider him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against himself, that ye wax not weary, fainting in your souls. Fully embrace Gods correction as part of your training, Or What you endure is meant to educate you.. This is our privilege as Christians. The "wherefore" is resumed from Hebrews 12:1 . (2) "To God" would have been in that case added. Father of spirits--contrasted with "the fathers of our flesh." 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. And now he is sitting at the right side of Gods throne. are compassed about--Greek, "have so great a cloud (a numberless multitude above us, like a cloud, 'holy and pellucid,' [CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA]) of witnesses surrounding us." 17And 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. all our names have been legally registered, Or whose names are written in heaven. There are many books in heaven. 3For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. Salem Media Group. 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 . their subsequent deeds showed ( Hebrews 3:16 ). This is a most important exhortation; for while a man's darling sin, be it what it will, remains unsubdued, it will hinder him from running the Christian race, as it takes from him every motive for running, and gives power to every discouragement. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. Still remember the caution ( Matthew 13:26-30 ) as to rooting out persons. Add to Cart . Make very sure that you never refuse to listen to God when he speaks! Each had () six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 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. 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 ). 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. hebrews 12:1 3 passion translation hebrews 12:1 3 passion translation. The repetition of endurance in each of the first three verses marks the theme of the section through v. 17. Create your own unique website with customizable templates. 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. Therefore [and] we that have so great a cloud of witnesses put to [us], do we away all charge, and sin standing about us, and by patience run we to the battle purposed to us. 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. Hebrews 12:1-3. 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? So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. $9.64 . When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. The exhortation has three parts: the first relates to ourselves, Hebrews 12:12 Hebrews 12:13 ; the second, to others, Hebrews 12:14 , "peace with all men"; the third, to God, "holiness, without which," &c. The first is referred to in Hebrews 12:15 , "test any man fail of the grace of God"; the second in the words, "lest any root of bitterness," &c.; the third in Hebrews 12:16 , "Lest there be any fornicator or profane person," &c. This threefold relation often occurs in Paul's Epistles. It agrees with the profane man's disposition, to desire the blessing, yet to despise the means whereby the blessing is to be gained. he resolved to murder Jacob! He pursued you, not seeing your weakness and failures but what you will be. , , , . Hebrews 4:12-13. 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