Hebrews 12:2-4 WEB

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:2

Verse 2 2.Who for the joy that was set before him, etc. Though the expression in Latin is somewhat ambiguous, yet according to the words in Greek the Apostle’s meaning is quite clear; for he intimates, that though it was free to Christ to exempt himself from all trouble and to lead a happy life, abounding in all good things, he yet underwent a death that was bitter, and in every way ignominious. For the expression, for joy, is the same as, instead of joy; and joy includes every kind of... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:3

Verse 3 3.For consider him, etc. He enforces his exhortation by comparing Christ with us; for if the Son of God, whom it behaves all to adore, willingly underwent such severe conflicts, who of us should dare to refuse to submit with him to the same? For this one thought alone ought to be sufficient to conquer all temptations, that is, when we know that we are companions or associates of the Son of God, and that he, who was so far above us, willingly came down to our condition, in order that he... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:4

Verse 4 4.Ye have not yet, resisted unto blood, etc. He proceeds farther, for he reminds us, that even when the ungodly persecute us for Christ’s sake, we are then contending against sin. Into this contest Christ could not enter, for he was pure and free from all sin; in this respect, however, we are unlike him, for sin always dwells in us, and afflictions serve to subdue and put it to flight. In the first place we know that all the evils which are in the world, and especially death, proceed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-2

The Christian race. "Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so ," etc. The "wherefore" shows the connection of our text with the preceding chapter. There the writer has exhibited the power of faith in a host of illustrious examples. To the exercise of a like faith in the prosecution of the Christian race he now summons the Hebrew Christians. I. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS HERE COMPARED TO A RACE . The Christian is represented as a runner competing for the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-3

The life of faith, and its supreme Exemplar. In these verses the apostle gathers up the practical lesson to be derived from his historical demonstration of the power of faith contained in Hebrews 11:1-40 . The figure of the passage is that of a race which the believer is required to run, the reference being doubtless to the foot-race in the Grecian games. I. THE CHRISTIAN RACE . ( Hebrews 11:1 ) Glance here at the points of analogy, or truths intended to be taught by this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-29

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:2

Looking unto the Author and Finisher of our faith (rather, the Leader , or Captain , as in Hebrews 2:10 , and Perfecter of the faith , or of faith—faith's Captain and Completer), Jesus; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. The idea is not, as implied in the A.V. and understood by Chrysostom and other ancients, that Jesus first inspires and then brings to its complete result the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:2

Looking to Jesus. I. WHAT WE LOOK AWAY FROM . For the idea in the verb is that of looking away from one thing to some other thing. We must always have some object before the eyes of our mind, and very often it is an object that will cause the natural man discomposure, doubt, vacillation in his practice. Looking round on your companions professedly in the path of faith, you may feel that they are doing anything but live the life of faith. You may see some backsliding,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:2-3

What Christ was exposed to. I. PHYSICAL PAIN . He endured a cross. When the hour and. authority of darkness came upon him, he was left to those tender mercies of the wicked which are cruel. It was part of his victory to endure whatever men chose to inflict in the way of pain. All who afterwards had to endure crosses, all who were thrown to wild beasts, burnt, etc., knew that their Savior had been in exactly the same path. He did not choose the cross; it came in the way he had to take... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:3

For consider him that hath endured such contradiction of sinners against himself (or, of the sinners against him ) , lest ye be weary fainting in your souls. The word ἀντιλογία ("contradiction"), though strictly applicable to verbal gainsaying, and thus especially suggesting to our minds the blasphemies and false accusations against Christ, includes opposition of all kinds. It is used in the LXX . for "rebellion" (Hebrew, ירַסְ ), 2 Samuel 22:41 ; Proverbs 17:11 , cf.... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:2-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:3

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