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. 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'. 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. Hebrews 12:1 (NIRV) He . 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 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. It is always for our profit. Explore verse. cross . he resolved to murder Jacob! He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. Its ultimate fruit amply compensates for any temporary pam. "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 ). Series] Through the Roof, Focusing Forward: Recognizing and Overcoming Distraction, Essential Faith: Spiritually Surviving the Second Wave. 3. Joshua 10 - The Passion Translation : The Passion Translation VS The Passion Translation : The Passion Translation Losing Weight (Hebrews 12:1-3) Related Media. Not merely, ye shall come, but, ye have already come. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. 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 ). So consider carefully how Jesus faced such intense opposition from sinners who opposed their own souls. onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faiths perfection. 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. 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. 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. Version. Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) Hebrews 12:1 (YLT) "Before, he might have had the blessing without tears; afterwards, no matter how many tears he shed, he was rejected. (perfect tense He is there for all eternity!! 43, 46.) . The first participle, echontes having, is usually taken in a causal way: because we have a great cloud of witnesses. Hebrews 12:3 says Jesus "endured such hostility by sinners against Himself." This "hostility" (antilogian) denotes all kinds of hostility in word and deed. C. Keep focused on Jesus always because He endured. . "Fruit of righteousness to be enjoyed in peace after the conflict" [THOLUCK]. And now hes there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. receiveth--accepts. 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]. So this "partaking of God's holiness" stands in contrast to the "few days" of this life, with a view to which earthly fathers generally educate their sons. . $124.99. Study how he did it. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. dealeth with you--"beareth Himself toward you" in the very act of chastening. Hebrews 12:1 (LEB) 3For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. 3Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you wont become weary and give up. Now he holds the honored positionthe one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. June 2017, As for us, we have all of these great witnesses[, 2We look away from the natural realm and we fasten our gaze onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faiths perfection. 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). Sep 15, 1996. 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. 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. or profane--Fornication is nearly akin to gluttony, Esau's sin. But God corrects us throughout our lives for our own good, giving us an invitation to share his holiness. . 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us, 2 keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. all your stumbling ways will be divinely healed! 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. We are not going to the New Jerusalem; we are going to, the New Jerusalem! See. Hebrews 12 The Passion Translation (TPT) As for us, we have all of these great witnesses [ a] who encircle us like clouds. Father of spirits--contrasted with "the fathers of our flesh." . The "wherefore" is resumed from Hebrews 12:1 . Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, leaving behind all the weight of the sin which surrounds us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us. 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]. 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. 3For consider the one who endured such hostility by sinners against himself, so that you will not grow weary in your souls and give up. 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. and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God! Contrast Hebrews 12:16 (compare 1Thessalonians 4:3 ). He doubtless similarly "feared" in hearing the ten commandments spoken by the voice of Jehovah. Jesus our pattern "learned obedience" experimentally by suffering ( Hebrews 5:8 ). straight--that is, leading by a straight road to joy and grace ( Hebrews 12:1 Hebrews 12:2 Hebrews 12:15 ). . 22, 23. to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church--The city of God having been mentioned, the mention of its citizens follows. The assumption is this race will not be easy, but the proper path to run has been set before us. if we turn away--Greek, "we who turn away." Compare "afterward," Matthew 25:11 Matthew 25:12 . . "He that will not when he may, when he will, shall have nay" ( Proverbs 1:24-30 , Luke 13:34 Luke 13:35 , 19:42 ). Not added . . Hebrews 12:1 (ASV) The Greek is thinking nothing of its shame.. Paul uses "Jesus," dwelling here on Him as the Person realized as our loving friend, not merely in His official character as the Christ. Compare the Jewish economy (the type of the whole present order of things) giving way to the new and abiding covenant: the forerunner of the everlasting state of bliss. Christians should not faint under their trials. 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. 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. 3He put up with attacks from sinners. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. 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. 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. . 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. Hebrews 12:1 (NRSA) all our names have been legally registered, Or whose names are written in heaven. There are many books in heaven. So long as it is hidden under the earth it cannot be remedied, but when it "springs up," it must be dealt with boldly. To become holy like God is tantamount to being educated for passing eternity with God ( Hebrews 12:14 , 2Peter 1:4 ). 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 . our God--in whom we hope, is also to be feared. Compare "Nevertheless afterward," &c. Hebrews 12:11 , with the "afterward" here. Instead of remaining in heavens glory with the Father and all the angels, he chose you as the joy set before him. 3Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. Our whole life here is a state of childhood, and imperfect as to spiritual things; therefore we must submit to the discipline of such a state. No such danger can arise in rooting out bad principles. For consider well him who endured so great contradiction from sinners against himself, that ye be not weary, fainting in your minds. . He also makes it perfect. 2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. "In saying 'once more,' the Spirit implies that something has already passed, and something else shall be which is to remain, and is no more to be changed to something else; for the once is exclusive, that is, not many times" [ESTIUS]. We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. Sermon. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. No Scripture states it was again put into the Lord's body. "He shall come to judge, who stood before a judge. 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. Post author By ; Post date 5 oraciones con el verbo take en pasado; la roche posay anthelios xl ultra light . For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. The structure of Heb 12:1-3 can be diagrammed as follows: trecwmen (note the prepositional phrase dia is fronted for emphasis and, econte~ grounds for the command generic to chap 11 specific, action precedes main verb (hence aorist tense), aforwnte~attendant circumstance for the command, circumstance accompanies action of main verb, oJv~uJpemeinen (relative pronoun gives a description of Jesus), te (indicates a very close relationship between two verbs), kekaqiken. 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. Hebrews 12:1 (NLT) shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Proud member For if we have never once endured his correction it only proves we are strangers, As translated from the Aramaic. When we come to a perfect state, we shall be fully reconciled to all God's chastisement of us now. (See Aristotle, we should be extremely thankful and offer God the purest worship that delights his heart. Kings of the earth have placed their crowns down before the cross of a man who was crucified as a common criminal. 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. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. The revelation he gave them was only a fragment at a time, building one truth upon another. 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. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. The Greek word. The Greek is illegitimate.. On His "faith" compare Hebrews 2:13 , 3:12 . So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. Our parents corrected us for the short time of our childhood as it seemed good to them. 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. . 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. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1 (TMBA) The connection of purity with seeing the Lord, appears in 1 John 3:2 1 John 3:3 , Ephesians 5:5 . YOUTUBE BIBLE: Did you know that you can. 10. Make very sure that you never refuse to listen to God when he speaks! Hebrews 3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; For consider him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against himself, that ye wax not weary, fainting in your souls. 978-1 . . In Christ we are all the firstborn and have all the rights and blessings that Jesus has. The word implies greater refractoriness than "refused," or "declined." We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. It also emphasizes how Jesus was able to endure persecution and crucifixion on the cross to bring us into everlasting fellowship with God. Going before us as the Originator of our faith, and the Leader whose matchless example we are to follow always. Looking unto--literally, "Looking from afar" throne of God. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. 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. speaketh unto you--as in a dialogue or discourse, so the Greek, implying God's loving condescension (compare Isaiah 1:18 ). Genesis 25:34 graphically portrays him. no man shall see the Lord--no man as a son; in heavenly glory ( Revelation 22:3 Revelation 22:4 ). 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 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. 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. The breastplate worn by the high priest over his heart with its precious stones was a miniature scale model of the New Jerusalem. God is the same just and righteous God under the gospel as under the law. Let us keep on running the race marked out for us. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. English Version expresses the sense well. These were times of great joy and festivities with people wearing white robes and with garlands on their heads. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. Yet once more--Compare Notes, both of which passages are condensed into one here. Hebrews 12:1-3New International Version. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. Compare Hebrews 12:15-17 , in which he implies how utterly some of them had forgotten God's word. As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. author--"Prince-leader." with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness." 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. The author is developing the metaphor of the footrace in 12:12. 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. But the Father of our souls never willingly grieves nor afflicts his children. 3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Category: Sermon StructureTags: Hebrews, Hebrews 12, Letters, Home | Admissions | Academics | Campus Life | Alumni, All content copyright 2023 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary The New Jerusalem is not only a place, but a people who dwell with God in their midst. Let us use the time" ( Luke 18:27 )! 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. We should lay aside anything that impedes progress in the Christian life. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? 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. https://www.bible.com/bible/1849/HEB.12.1.TPT, Join The Adventure // Find Meaning & Significance, [Who's Your One? Once and for all I will not only shake the systems of the world, Or earth. Although earthquakes are prophesied to come (. ) 5. forgotten--"utterly," so the Greek. In like manner, Christians must do the same (12:13). Heb. Then we will be able to run lifes marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. 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. 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. "Despised," that is, disregarded. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Let us throw off any sin that holds on to us so tightly. This blood of Christ speaks in behalf of sinners; it pleads not for vengeance, but for mercy. There is a proneness in believers to grow weary, and to faint under trials and afflictions; this is from the imperfection of grace and the remains of corruption. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. This is our privilege as Christians. 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. He put up with attacks from sinners. paths--literally, "wheel tracks." 13 12Do you see what this meansall these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? Study Book of Hebrews verses using NIV, KJV, ESV, and all versions found on one page. [TERTULLIAN, Patience, 11]. (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." Once for all Christ sprinkled the blood peculiarly for us at His ascension ( Hebrews 9:12 ). of 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. ALFORD explains "repentance" here, a chance, by repenting, to repair (that is, to regain the lost blessing). grievous--Greek, "matter of joy . The Passion Translation is a registered trademark of Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. 1Therefore, 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. as of things . No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. feeble--literally, "paralyzed"; a word used only by Luke, Paul's companion, in the New Testament. are--Greek, "have been made." He profanely cast away his spiritual privilege for the gratification of his palate. 9. fathers . God may let others alone in their sins, but he will correct sin in his own children. 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. TPT: The Passion Translation . (1-11) Peace and holiness are recommended, with cautions against despising spiritual blessings. ), 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. 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