Hebrews 12:3, Hebrews 12:4 WEB

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:3

For consider him - Attentively reflect on his example that you may be able to bear your trials in a proper manner.That endured such contradiction of sinners - Such opposition. The reference is to the Jews of the time of the Saviour, who opposed his plans, perverted his sayings, and ridiculed his claims. Yet, regardless of their opposition, he persevered in the course which he had marked out, and went patiently forward in the execution of his plans. The idea is, that we are to pursue the path of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 12:3-4

Hebrews 12:3-4. For consider him Draw the comparison and think; the Lord bore all this, and shall his servants bear nothing? If he suffered, if he endured such things, why should not we do so also? If he, though so great, so excellent, so infinitely exalted above us; yet endured such contradiction of sinners Such grievous things, both in words and deeds, from his enemies; against himself Ought not we to do so too, if called to it? Consider this; lest ye be wearied By the greatness and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 12:3

consider . Greek. analogizomai. Only here. That = That hath. contradiction . Greek. antilogia. See Hebrews 6:16 . Compare Luke 2:34 , where the verb antilego occurs. of = by. Greek. hupo . App-104 . lest = in order that (Greek. hina) not (Greek. me) . be wearied . Greek. kamno . Only here, James 5:15 .Revelation 2:3 . and faint = fainting. Greek. ekluo . See Galatians 1:6 , Galatians 1:9 . minds = souls. App-110 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 12:3

For consider him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against himself, that ye wax not weary, fainting in your souls.For notes on "consider," see under 3:1. It is no casual or nonchalant notice by mortals that our Lord is entitled to receive, or that will benefit them that look unto Jesus; but it is an intense, sustained and focal attention that people should give to Jesus, never relaxing or diminishing it until they have known him in the forgiveness of sins. What is said here of the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 12:3

Hebrews 12:3. Consider him— The original word αναλογισασθε is very emphatical: it is a metaphor taken from arithmetical and geometrical propositions; so that it signifies the great accuracy and exactness, with which they should consider the Author and Finisher of their faith, and especially the analogy between his case and their o read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:3

3. For—justifying his exhortation, "Looking unto Jesus." consider—by way of comparison with yourselves, so the Greek. contradiction—unbelief, and every kind of opposition ( :-). sinners—Sin assails us. Not sin, but sinners, contradicted Christ [BENGEL]. be wearied and faint—Greek, "lest ye weary fainting." 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... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:1-3

1. The example of Jesus 12:1-3One writer observed a chiastic structure in verses one and two."Therefore we,[A] having seated around about us such a cloud of witnesses, [B] setting aside every weight and every clinging sin . . . [C] with patient endurance . . . [D] let us run the race that is set before us[E] keeping our eyes on Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of the faith, [D’] who for the joy that was set before Him . . . [C’] patiently endured the cross . . . [B’] despising shame . . .[A’]... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:1-13

B. Demonstrating Necessary Endurance 12:1-13The writer followed up his scriptural exposition with another final exhortation (chs. 12-13). This is a pattern he followed consistently throughout this epistle. He first called on his readers to persevere faithfully so they would not lose any of their reward. This section is chiastic.A A call to run with endurance (Hebrews 12:1-3) B Explanation of the role of suffering (Hebrews 12:4-11)A’ A call to renew commitment to endure (Hebrews 12:12-13) read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:2-3

As a runner keeps looking toward his or her goal, so we should keep looking to Jesus, not primarily to the other witnesses (Hebrews 12:1). When we take our eyes of faith off Jesus, we begin to sink, like Peter did (Matthew 14:22-33). Jesus should be our primary model when it comes to persevering. The writer used the simple personal name "Jesus" to accent our Lord’s humanity, especially His endurance of pain, humiliation, and the disgrace of the cross."The writer now returns to the duty of... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 12:3-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 12:3

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 12:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 12:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:1-3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:1-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:2-3

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