Hebrews 12:12-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:14

The pursuit of peace and holiness. "Follow peace with all men, and holiness," etc. The primary meaning of the text seems to be that the Christians addressed "are to guard against differences among themselves; they are not to quarrel with one another, but every one is to be earnestly intent on his own sanctification;" for without holiness no one shall see the Lord with joy. Three chief points arise for consideration. I. PEACE AS AN OBJECT OF PURSUIT . "Follow after peace... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:14-15

The worst perils of the Christian life. It may be presumed that these people suffering persecution are somewhat discontented and murmuring under it. Thus persecution may become a temptation; it may bulk so largely before the eye as to hide far worse perils. It would almost seem as if the writer had the Beatitudes in mind. tie has been seeking to illustrate the blessedness of those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. And now in Hebrews 12:14 he urges not to lose the blessedness of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:15

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God ; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many (or, according to the more probable reading, the many , i.e. the general community) be defiled. In this, the usual rendering of the verse, ᾗ is supplied, so as to make μήτις ὑστερῶν mean "lest there be any one that fails." But this is not necessary; the verb ἐνοχλῇ ("trouble you") may be common both to the first μήτις and to μήτις... read more

Albert Barnes

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

Wherefore - In view of the facts which have been now stated - that afflictions are sent from God, and are evidences of his paternal watchfulness.Lift up the hands which hang down - As if from weariness and exhaustion. Renew your courage; make a new effort to bear them. The hands fall by the side when we are exhausted with toil, or worn down by disease; see the notes on Isaiah 35:3, from which place this exhortation is taken.And the feeble knees - The knees also become enfeebled by long effort,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:13

And make straight paths for your feet - Margin, “even.” The word used here means properly straight, in the sense of upright, erect; Acts 14:10; but it is used here in the sense of straight horizontally, that is, level, plain, smooth. The meaning is, that they were to remove all obstacles out of the way, so that they need not stumble and fail. There is probably an allusion here to Proverbs 4:25-27. “Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:14

Follow peace with all men - Do not give indulgence to those passions which lead to litigations, strifes, wars; see the notes on Romans 14:19. The connection here requires us to understand this mainly of persecutors. The apostle is referring to the trials which those whom he addressed were experiencing. Those trials seem to have arisen mainly from persecution, and he exhorts them to manifest a spirit of kindness toward all - even though they were engaged in persecuting them. This is the temper... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:15

Looking diligently - This phrase implies close attention. It is implied that there are reasons why we should take special care. Those reasons are found in the propensities of our hearts to evil; in the temptations of the world; in the allurements to apostasy presented by the great adversary of our souls.Lest any man fail - As every man is in danger, it is his personal duty to see to it that his salvation be secure.Fail of the grace of God - Margin, “fail from.” The Greek is, “lest any one be... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 12:12-14

Hebrews 12:12-14 . Wherefore Since afflictions are so beneficial; lift up the hands Whether your own or your brethren’s; which hang down Unable to continue the combat; shake off discouragement, sloth, and indolence, and exert yourselves in your spiritual warfare, and in the performance of your duty; and strengthen, by faith and prayer, the feeble knees Unable to continue the race. And make straight paths for your own feet And for those of others; remove every hinderance, every... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 12:15-16

Hebrews 12:15-16. Looking diligently With the greatest attention, watchfulness, and care, for yourselves and each other; for Christ hath ordained that the members of the same church or society should mutually watch over one another, and the whole body over all the members, to their mutual edification; lest any man fail of the grace of God That is, come short of it, or do not obtain it, as the same verb is rendered, Romans 3:23. It means also to be deficient in any thing, Matthew 19:20;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:12-17

Endurance without bitterness (12:12-17)Christians must not allow life’s trials to discourage them, but meet their difficulties with boldness and confidence (12-13). One way to help prevent people from turning away from Christ is to develop holiness among believers and to deal with those who show signs of bitterness. Such people can quickly have a bad influence on others (14-15). The story of Esau illustrates the hopelessness of the person who deliberately rejects God’s promised inheritance for... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:14-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:15

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 12:12-14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 12:15-16

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:12-17

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