Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-11
Discipline in the Christian life (12:1-11)The examples of true faith that the writer has just given should encourage the Jewish Christians to face their difficulties with similar perseverance. They must remove the sin that hinders, and strengthen themselves to withstand defeat. They will be encouraged to endure as they consider the sufferings that Jesus endured and the heavenly reward that he now enjoys (12:1-2).Whatever these Christians may have to endure, their sufferings are small when... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 12:9-11
Hebrews 12:9-11. Furthermore, we have had fathers of our flesh Natural parents, from whom we derived our bodies and mortal lives; which corrected us For our faults; and we gave them reverence Submitted patiently and quietly to their discipline, neither despising nor fainting under their correction; and shall we not much rather From the strictest principles of filial duty; be in subjection Submit with reverence and meekness; unto the Father of spirits Who has regenerated our souls;... read more