Hebreos 12:3, Hebreos 12:4 NVI

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-3

Here observe what is the great duty which the apostle urges upon the Hebrews, and which he so much desires they would comply with, and that is, to lay aside every weight, and the sin that did so easily beset them, and run with patience the race set before them. The duty consists of two parts, the one preparatory, the other perfective. I. Preparatory: Lay aside every weight, and the sin, etc. 1. Every weight, that is, all inordinate affection and concern for the body, and the present life and... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Hebrews 12:3-4

12:3-4 Consider him who steadfastly endured such opposition at the hands of sinners, and compare your lives with his, so that you may not faint and grow weary in your souls. You have not yet had to resist to the point of blood in your struggle against sin. The writer to the Hebrews uses two very vivid words when he speaks of fainting and growing weary. They are the words which Aristotle uses of an athlete who flings himself on the ground in collapse after he has surged past the winning... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:3

For consider him ,.... In the greatness of his person, as God, the Son of God, the heir of all things; and in his offices of prophet, priest, and King, as the Saviour of lost sinners, the Leader and Commander of the people, as the apostle and high priest of our profession: consider him in his human nature, his conversation on earth, and what he did and suffered for men; how that in his nature he was pure and holy, in his conversation harmless and innocent, in his deportment meek and lowly;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:3

For consider him - Αναλογισασθε - ἱνα μη καμητε, ταις ψυχαις - εκλυμενοι· Attentively observe and analyze every part of his conduct, enter into his spirit, examine his motives and object, and remember that, as he acted, ye are called to act; he will furnish you with the same Spirit, and will support you with the same strength. He bore a continual opposition of sinners against himself; but he conquered by meekness, patience, and perseverance: he has left you an example that ye should... read more

John Calvin

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

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 12:2-3

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:3

The Christian's danger of weariness and his defense. "For consider him that endured such contradiction," etc. Our subject naturally divides itself into two branches, I. THE EVIL TO BE GUARDED AGAINST . "Lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds." The Christian is in danger of weariness in the course which he is called to run. This weariness springs from faintness of soul. When the heart loses its faith and hope and enthusiasm, the step soon loses its elasticity and vigor... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-3

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Hebrews 12:3-4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:3

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:2-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:3

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