and the sin we so easily . 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. For the full completion of this we pray ( Matthew 6:10 ). Hence, in Christ's preaching frequent mention is made of "the kingdom of the heavens" (Greek, Matthew 3:2 ). He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. .let us run the race. However one construes the participles, it is important to note their modification of the main verb let us run, since linguistically the finite verb carries more semantic weight than the subordinate participles. that spake--revealing with oracular warnings His divine will: so the Greek. 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. In this He is distinguished from all those examples of faith in Hebrews 11:2-40 . 30. with patience--Greek, "in persevering endurance" ( Hebrews 10:36 ). $124.99. Therefore 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, looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. As the olive garland, the emblem of peace as well as victory, was put on the victor's brow in the games. straight--that is, leading by a straight road to joy and grace ( Hebrews 12:1 Hebrews 12:2 Hebrews 12:15 ). God longs to have his Word expressed in every language in a way that unlocks the . The coming joy disarmed of its sting the present pain. The foundation has already been laid for us to build upon: turning away from our dead works to embrace faith in God, . Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race were in. him that speaketh from heaven--God, by His Son in the Gospel, speaking from His heavenly throne. In this chapter The Apostle Paul is expanding upon the need of Our Heavenly Father's discipl. Then we should demonstrate an even greater respect for God, our spiritual Father, as we submit to his life-giving discipline. Only the grace of God enables us to worship God aright. 29. 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! "They err much at one time in severity, at another in indulgence [ 1Samuel 3:13 , Ephesians 6:4 ], and do not so much chasten as THINK they chasten" [BENGEL]. 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. Hebrews and James: Faith Works (The Passion Translation) [Simmons, Brian] on Amazon.com. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 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. Those who heard him. 21. the sight--the vision of God's majesty. that we might be partakers of his holiness--becoming holy as He is holy ( John 15:2 ). His form as God, wherein He is equal to the Father, without doubt the ungodly shall not see; for it is only 'the pure in heart who shall see God'" [AUGUSTINE]. Hebrews 12:1. He despised his birthright, accordingly also he was despised and rejected when he wished to have the blessing. "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 ). are--Greek, "have been made." What proves his tears were not those of one seeking true repentance is, immediately after he was foiled in his desire. for a few days--that is, with a view to our well-being in the few days of our earthly life: so the Greek. What's in this chapter? Or instead of the joy set before him. This was the joy of our salvation. The power of the gospel is still shaking the world. Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart. . So do not get tired and stop trying. , who both began and finished this race were in. And now hes. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. 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 read in Deuteronomy 9:19 , Septuagint, of similar words used by Moses after breaking the two tables, through fear of God's anger at the people's sin in making the golden calves. "In your coming near unto God, it has not been to," &c. the mount--The oldest manuscripts and Vulgate omit "the mount." He profanely cast away his spiritual privilege for the gratification of his palate. Proverbs, Song of Songs, Matthew, Mark, John, Luke & Acts, Romans, Hebrews & James, Letters from Heaven, 1st & 2nd Corinthians, and Letters of Love. 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. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. 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 think about him. 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. He fulfilled the ideal of faith Himself, and so, both as a vicarious offering and an example, He is the object of our faith. Study how he did it. 3 And one called to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts 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. In no other passage are the just said to be perfected before the resurrection, and the completion of the full number of the elect ( Revelation 6:11 ); I think, therefore, "spirits of the just," may here be used to express the just whose predominant element in their perfected state shall be spirit. He saw the joy ahead of him . Greek, "For even": "for also"; introducing an additional solemn incentive to diligence. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. Hebrews 12:129 can be subdivided into two sub-sections: 12:117 and 12:1829. So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. grievous--Greek, "matter of joy . Let's throw off any extra baggage, get rid of the sin that trips us up. 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. Heb. The Greek is thinking nothing of its shame.. But God will neither sever the means from the blessing, nor join the blessing with the satisfying of man's lusts. . The breastplate worn by the high priest over his heart with its precious stones was a miniature scale model of the New Jerusalem. 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. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. was used in classic Greek literature for civic festivals and celebrations which drew people from all parts of the empire and included all the various social classes. 20. that which was commanded--"the interdict" [TITTMANN]. 3For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. The Greek is not "the perfected spirits," but "the spirits of the perfected just." 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. "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. 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. 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. He paid no attention to the shame of the cross. The hand is the symbol of one's strength. But sinners will not always have such mean thoughts of the Divine blessing and inheritance as they now have. But to us living in these last days, God now speaks to us openly in the language of a Son, the appointed Heir of everything, for through him God created the panorama of all things and all . We should lay aside anything that impedes progress in the Christian life. 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. 25. refuse not--through unbelief. The second sub-section contains three paragraphs: 18-24, 25-27 and 28-29. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. Strip down, start running - and never quit! Now he is seated in the place of honor beside Gods throne. And isnt it true that we respect our earthly fathers even though they corrected and disciplined us? Christians have only one person on whom to keep their eyes as the object of faith and salvation: Christ (see. 5And have you forgotten his encouraging words spoken to you as his children? But (1) this translation is according to classical Greek, not Paul's phraseology for "to be thankful." But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. See. reverence and godly fear--The oldest manuscripts read, "reverent caution and fear." 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. 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). The author is developing the metaphor of the footrace in 12:12. looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. (v. 3). Therefore 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. 13 12Do you see what this meansall these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? now--under the Gospel. The assumption is this race will not be easy, but the proper path to run has been set before us. The heroes of Hebrews 11 endured and overcame by faith. Hebrews 12:1 (WYC) March 2018 See, This is Jesus who is Gods uniquely Firstborn (. fall--Greek, "lest any (namely, through sloth in running) failing," or "falling short of the grace of God . But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. (See Philo. 3For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you wont grow weary and lose heart. 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. The only safety is in rooting out such a root of bitterness. Tears are no proof of real repentance ( 1 Samuel 24:16 1 Samuel 24:17 ; contrast Psalms 56:8 ). Its ultimate fruit amply compensates for any temporary pam. Paperback Multiple Copy Pack. of the discipline and training of the Lord God. . No Scripture states it was again put into the Lord's body. 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. it--the blessing, which was the real object of Esau, though ostensibly seeking "repentance.". 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. Let us seek for grace, that we may serve God with reverence and godly fear. Under the gospel all may come with boldness to God's presence. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. Footnotes. BENGEL reasonably argues as follows: His blood was entirely "poured out" of His body by the various ways in which it was shed, His bloody sweat, the crown of thorns, the scourging, the nails, and after death the spear, just as the blood was entirely poured out and extravasated from the animal sacrifices of the law. 20They couldnt handle Gods command that said, If so much as an animal approaches the mountain it is to be stoned to death!, 21The astounding phenomena Moses witnessed caused him to shudder with fear and he could only say, I am trembling in terror![, 24And we have come to Jesus who established a new covenant with his blood sprinkled upon the mercy seat; blood that continues to speak from heaven, forgiveness, a better message than Abels blood that cries from the earth, justice.[, 25Make very sure that you never refuse to listen to God when he speaks![. The Passion Translation . 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. 16Be careful that no one among you lives in immorality, becoming careless about Gods blessings, like Esau who traded away his rights as the firstborn for a simple meal. Therefore [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. God is the same just and righteous God under the gospel as under the law. 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. Now this phrase once and for all clearly indicates the final removal of things that are shaking, that is, the old order. Add to Cart . 26. then shook--when He gave the law on Sinai. Choose an Edition. This passage shows both the strength of a fathers love in how God disciplines us and the nurturing care of a mothers love. 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 ). Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. He placed before his eyes the bliss we would forever share together with him, which empowered him to go through his agony. 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 earth was rocked at the sound of his voice from the mountain, but now he has promised. 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). . 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. Quoted from Proverbs 4:26 , Septuagint, "Make straight paths for thy feet." Zion is referred to as the place of Gods dwelling (, ). It means wed better get on with it. Not merely the earth, as at the establishment of the Sinaitic covenant, but heaven also is to be shaken. Hebrews 12:1 TPT. Looking unto--literally, "Looking from afar" throne of God. On His "faith" compare Hebrews 2:13 , 3:12 . . Try Bible Gateway Plus free today. Once for all; once and for ever. The Greek word. what are 3 privately funded stadiums? He doubtless similarly "feared" in hearing the ten commandments spoken by the voice of Jehovah. Once for all Christ sprinkled the blood peculiarly for us at His ascension ( Hebrews 9:12 ). In Christ we are all the firstborn and have all the rights and blessings that Jesus has. 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, . Do you see what this means - all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? 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. C. Keep focused on Jesus always because He endured. 9. fathers . The author sets the stage for this section with his statement in 10:36 that the readers need endurance. He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. 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. 3Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart. Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19. 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 . which corrected us--rather as Greek, "We had the fathers of our flesh as correctors." . 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. if we turn away--Greek, "we who turn away." So in Hebrews 10:29 , the Son of God and the blood of the covenant wherewith he (the professor) was sanctified, are mentioned separately. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} See then that you refuse not his gracious call and offered salvation. and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of. The Greek is illegitimate.. 14 The Lord will have mercy on Israel and will let them be his chosen people once again. 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