Hebrews 12:2-4

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 12:2

(2) Looking unto Jesus.—As in Hebrews 2:9, the description precedes the mention of the name, “Looking unto the Author and Perfecter of (our) faith, Jesus.” The first word is very similar to that of Hebrews 11:26; the runner looks away from all other objects and fixes his gaze on One. Jesus is not directly spoken of as the Judge (2 Timothy 4:8); but, as the next words show, He has Himself reached the goal, and His presence marks the point at which the race will close. As the last verse spoke of... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 12:3

(3) The figure of the race is still continued, “For unless ye thus look unto Jesus ye will grow weary.”Consider.—Literally, compare; place your sufferings by the side of His.Him that endured such contradiction.—Rather, Him that hath endured such gainsaying from sinners against themselves. The word “gainsaying,” (Hebrews 6:16; Hebrews 7:7) is so frequently used in the LXX. for the rebelliousness of the people of Israel, that we need not here limit it to contradiction in words. The change of... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 12:4

(4) Ye have not yet resisted unto blood.—Still the general figure is retained, but for the footrace is substituted the contest of the pugilists. In Hebrews 12:1 sin was the hindrance which must be put aside; here it is the antagonist who must be subdued. It is interesting to note exactly the same transition in 1 Corinthians 9:26. (See Note.) The contest has been maintained but feebly, for no blood has flowed in their struggle with temptation and sin; they have not deserted the arena, but have... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Hebrews 12:1-29

A Besetting Sin (a Lenten Sermon) Hebrews 12:1 Sin is a very difficult thing to define; it is so complex, so subtle. The Greek word which we translate for 'sin' means 'missing the mark'. What a true name that is for any sin which any of us commit! How sure it is, sooner or later, to 'miss the mark' for which we meant it. We do it with the idea that in some way or other it will give us pleasure. But does any sin, in the long run, give pleasure? Sins are very various, and of an infinite number... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-17

CHAPTER XIV.CONFLICT."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 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. For consider Him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Hebrews 12:1-29

CHAPTER 12 1. Looking away unto Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-2 ) 2. The Contradiction of sinners (Hebrews 12:3-4 ) 3. Chastened as sons (Hebrews 12:5-11 ) 4. Exhortations (Hebrews 12:12-17 ) 5. The end of faith (Hebrews 12:18-24 ) 6. The final warning (Hebrews 12:25-29 ) Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore 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 steadfastness the race lying before... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 12:2

12:2 {2} {b} Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of [our] faith; who for the {c} 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.(2) He sets before us, as the mark of this race, Jesus himself our captain, who willingly overcame all the roughness of the same way.(b) As it were upon the mark of our faith.(c) While he had every type of blessedness in his hand and power, yet suffered willingly the shame of the cross. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 12:3

12:3 {3} For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.(3) An amplification, taken from the circumstance of the person and the things themselves, which he compares between themselves: for how great is Jesus in comparison of us, and how far more grievous things did he suffer than we? read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 12:4

12:4 {4} Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.(4) He takes an argument from the profit which comes to us by God’s chastisements, unless we are at fault. First of all because sin, or that rebellious wickedness of our flesh, is by this means tamed. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:1-29

How rightly now Chapter 12 admonishes the saints of God to act by faith; for where faith is in godly exer-cise, every honorable and true responsibility will be willingly assumed, with the confidence of Divine help to enable its faithful discharge. "Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of wit-nesses, 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, looking unto Jesus, the Author... read more

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 12:2

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 12:3

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 12:4

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Hebrews 12:1-29

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-17

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Hebrews 12:1-29

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 12:2

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 12:3

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 12:4

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:1-29

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