let us have grace--"let us have thankfulness" [ALFORD after CHRYSOSTOM]. 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. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. See also. Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart. Draw Near to the Throne of Grace with Confidence. Category: Sermon StructureTags: Hebrews, Hebrews 12, Letters, Home | Admissions | Academics | Campus Life | Alumni, All content copyright 2023 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ALFORD translates, "Put straight again the relaxed hands." Let us seek for grace, that we may serve God with reverence and godly fear. On His "faith" compare Hebrews 2:13 , 3:12 . Paul here refers to Deuteronomy 29:18 , "Lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood" (compare Acts 8:23 ). which--Greek, "the which," of which the following is a specimen [ALFORD]. We are not going to the New Jerusalem; we are going to, the New Jerusalem! Yehudim in Moshiach 12:1 (OJB) What are they to the sufferings of many others? That will shoot adrenaline into your souls! See. 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. The main point of 12:13 is the command to run the race with endurance, considering the suffering of Jesus himself who endured the cross and completed the work of atonement. 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. 12 So don't allow your . 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. he was rejected--not as to every blessing, but only that which would have followed the primogeniture. This is inside the walls of present-day Jerusalem. Christians should not faint under their trials. if we turn away--Greek, "we who turn away." And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. be wearied and faint--Greek, "lest ye weary fainting." he endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, As translated from the Aramaic. Then we should demonstrate an even greater respect for God, our spiritual Father, as we submit to his life-giving discipline.[. The gospel state is kind and condescending, suited to our weak frame. God leads them by a way they know not ( Isaiah 42:16 ). Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. He put up with attacks from sinners. 8. if ye be without--excluded from participation in chastisement, and wishing to be so. Hebrews 12:1-3New International Version. 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]. PLUS; . . "He shall come to judge, who stood before a judge. 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. No Scripture states it was again put into the Lord's body. . And let us gaze at Yeshua, him who is The Author and The Perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was his, endured the cross and ignored the shame, and he sits upon the right side of the throne of God. and--Greek, "yea and," "and moreover"; bringing out an additional circumstance. Hebrews 12:1 (RHE) He profanely cast away his spiritual privilege for the gratification of his palate. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us # 12:1 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. Contrast Hebrews 12:16 (compare 1Thessalonians 4:3 ). Betraying a contumacious spirit of unbelief ( Hebrews 3:12 ), as "faint" implies a broken-down, weak, and desponding spirit. John Piper Aug 4, 1996. 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. "In your coming near unto God, it has not been to," &c. the mount--The oldest manuscripts and Vulgate omit "the mount." 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. Version. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. "The bad shall only see Him in His form as Son of man [compare Revelation 1:13 , with Revelation 1:7 ; and Matthew 24:30 , Acts 1:11 , 17:31 ]; still it will be in the glory in which He shall judge, not in the lowliness in which He was judged. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Losing Weight (Hebrews 12:1-3) Related Media. 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. Translate here "sanctification." We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. Do Not Harden Your Heart in the Day of Trouble. Let us keep on running the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 (NRSA) means agony or conflict. In the giving of the law God spake on earth (namely, Mount Sinai) by angels ( Hebrews 2:2 ; compare Hebrews 1:2 ). 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 context seems to imply however that it is God himself who speaks both from Sinai and from heaven. 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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. Only the grace of God enables us to worship God aright. Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you dont become tired and give up. Hebrews 12:1 (NCV) 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. The Passion Translation (TPT) lead translator Brian Simmons, in a promotional video for the 2020 New Testament edition. [, 19We are not those who are being warned by the jarring blast of a trumpet and the thundering voice;[. English Version arrangement is opposed: (1) by "and" always beginning each new member of the whole sentence; (2) "general assembly and Church," form a kind of tautology; (3) "general assembly," or rather, "festal full assembly," "the jubilant full company" (such as were the Olympic games, celebrated with joyous singing, dancing, &c.), applies better to the angels above, ever hymning God's praises, than to the Church, of which a considerable part is now militant on earth. We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. 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. 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. Each had () six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. The Greek word. 26The earth was rocked at the sound of his voice from the mountain, but now he has promised, Once and for all I will not only shake the systems of the world,[, but also the unseen powers in the heavenly realm![, 27Now this phrase once and for all clearly indicates the final removal of things that are shaking, that is, the old order,[, 29For our God is a holy, devouring fire![. 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. 10Our parents corrected us for the short time of our childhood as it seemed good to them. ( Revelation 3:19 .) Then we will be able to run life's marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. Hebrews 10, The Passion Translation (TPT) Christ's Eternal SacrificeThe old system of living under the law presented us with only a faint shadow, a crude outline of the reality of the wonderful . trouble you." Strip down, start runningand never quit! He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. 3Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you dont become tired and give up. Compare "afterward," Matthew 25:11 Matthew 25:12 . We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us. fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. He is the author of faith. 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 . 3For consider well him who endured so great contradiction from sinners against himself, that ye be not weary, fainting in your minds. 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 ). , which implies a gaze upon Jesus full of expectations that he is enough. Hebrews 12:1 (GNT) Hebrews 12:1 (GNTA) Once for all; once and for ever. 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. Three participles modify this verb and provide the reason and the means/manner in which Christians are to run. 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. He pursued you, not seeing your weakness and failures but what you will be. John Piper Sep 8, 1996. Subscribe | RSS | Privacy Disclaimer. 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. [ c] Then we will be able to run life's marathon race [ d] with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked . The Hebrews drew near to the material Mount Sinai with material bodies; we, to the spiritual mount in the spirit. We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. with patience--Greek, "in persevering endurance" ( Hebrews 10:36 ). Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you wont become weary and give up. Study how he did it. God's dealing with men under the gospel, in a way of grace, assures us, that he will deal with the despisers of the gospel, in a way of judgment. But Paul, by inspiration, supplies (compare Acts 20:35 , 2Timothy 3:8 ) this detail. 10. Hebrews / Hebrews 12; Share Tweet Save. Angels and saints together constitute the ten thousands. 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. Let us use the time" ( Luke 18:27 )! We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. This verse teaches that we have already entered into the festival of angelic bliss through Jesus Christ. So think about him. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Then you wont get tired. (Compare 1Corinthians 11:1 ). 3For consider him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against himself, that ye wax not weary, fainting in your souls. . 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. 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! Verses 18-29 Mount Sinai, on which the Jewish church state was formed, was a mount such as might be touched, though forbidden to be so, a place that could be felt; so the Mosaic dispensation was much in outward and earthly things. 20. that which was commanded--"the interdict" [TITTMANN]. His blood introduced into heaven took away the dragon's right to accuse. 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. It means wed better get on with it. 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. 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. 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, . 1 As for us, we have all of these great witnesses # 12:1 Or "martyrs." who encircle # 12:1 Or "clothe us like clouds." us like clouds. Still remember the caution ( Matthew 13:26-30 ) as to rooting out persons. The first sub-section contains four paragraphs: 13, 411, 1213 and 1417. . Hebrews 12:1-3 GOD'S WORD Translation (GW) 1 Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. It is always for our profit. grievous--Greek, "matter of joy . 5. forgotten--"utterly," so the Greek. Father of spirits--contrasted with "the fathers of our flesh." 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. . . He is the author of faith. $9.64 . holiness--a distinct Greek word from God's "holiness" ( Hebrews 12:10 ). The hand is the symbol of one's strength. Let's throw off any extra baggage, get rid of the sin that trips us up. Peace with men, of all sects and parties, will be favourable to our pursuit of holiness. What proves his tears were not those of one seeking true repentance is, immediately after he was foiled in his desire. "Chastening" is to be borne with "subjection" ( Hebrews 12:9 ); "rebuke" (more severe than chastening) is to be borne with endurance ( Hebrews 12:7 ). This passage shows both the strength of a fathers love in how God disciplines us and the nurturing care of a mothers love. The assumption is this race will not be easy, but the proper path to run has been set before us. "Fruit of righteousness to be enjoyed in peace after the conflict" [THOLUCK]. "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 ). All rights reserved. The breastplate worn by the high priest over his heart with its precious stones was a miniature scale model of the New Jerusalem. The Hebrew is literally, "it is yet one little," that is, a single brief space till the series of movements begins ending in the advent of Messiah. As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. subjection--See the punishment of insubordination, Deuteronomy 21:18 . For the full completion of this we pray ( Matthew 6:10 ). . 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. Hebrews 3, The Passion Translation (TPT) Jesus, Greater than MosesAnd so, dear brothers and sisters, you are now made holy, and each of you is invited to the feast # :1 Or “sharers of the feas. and to the blood of sprinkling--here enumerated as distinct from "Jesus." 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,[b] let us throw off everything that weighs us down and the sins that so easily distract us and with perseverance run the race that lies ahead of us, 2with our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Compare "Nevertheless afterward," &c. Hebrews 12:11 , with the "afterward" here. (18-29). 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. . Quoted from Proverbs 4:26 , Septuagint, "Make straight paths for thy feet." For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you wont grow weary and lose heart. 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). As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. Mount Zion was once a Jebusite stronghold conquered by David (, ) who made it the capital for his kingdom. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today. The coming joy disarmed of its sting the present pain. Series] Through the Roof, Focusing Forward: Recognizing and Overcoming Distraction, Essential Faith: Spiritually Surviving the Second Wave. 9. fathers . His is absolute holiness: our part is to put on His holiness, becoming "holy as He is holy," by sanctification. all--all sons: all the worthies enumerated in the eleventh chapter: all the witnesses ( Hebrews 12:1 ). 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. It means we'd better get on with it. 1Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. EXHORTATION TO FOLLOW THE WITNESSES OF FAITH JUST MENTIONED: NOT TO FAINT IN TRIALS: TO REMOVE ALL BITTER ROOTS OF SIN: FOR WE ARE UNDER, NOT A LAW OF TERROR, BUT THE GOSPEL OF GRACE, TO DESPISE WHICH WILL BRING THE HEAVIER PENALTIES, IN PROPORTION TO OUR GREATER PRIVILEGES. Though still fighting the good fight on earth, still, in respect to your destiny, and present life of faith which substantiates things hoped for, ye are already members of the heavenly citizenship. Paperback. 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. . Hebrews 12:12 is one sentence in the Greek text comprised of a main clause and three subordinate clauses, each introduced by participles. 2. In this chapter The Apostle Paul is expanding upon the need of Our Heavenly Father's discipl. "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. Much more God as to His sons ( Isaiah 48:10 , Acts 14:22 ). 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. 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