Hebrews 12:12-14 Kjv
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:12
Wherefore lift up (for, straighten anew ) the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees (rather, the relaxed hands and the loosened or enfeebled knees ) . The word παραλελυμένα is used only by St. Luke elsewhere in the New Testament, and with reference to persons paralyzed ( Luke 5:18 , Luke 5:24 ; Acts 8:7 ; Acts 9:33 ). The form of the exhortation is taken from Isaiah 35:3 , ἰσχύσατε χεῖρες ἀνειμέναι καὶ γόνατα παραλελυμένα . The figure of the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:12-13
The Christian treatment of the feeble. "Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down," etc. I. THE LIABILITY TO FAINTNESS AND INFIRMITY IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE . This condition is variously described in the text. "The hands which hang down," relaxed, enervated, incapable of vigorous or healthy action. "The feeble knees," tottering and paralyzed. "That which is lame" indicates, says Afford, "that part of the Church which was wavering between Christianity and Judaism."... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:12-17
A threefold cord of duty. The word "wherefore" ( Hebrews 12:12 ) connects this admonition with what goes before. For these reasons, says the apostle—since the Savior was subjected to such hard treatment at the hands of wicked men; since your own resistance to sin has not yet exposed you to bloodshed; since your very trials are an expression of God's fatherly love; and since his chastisements are fitted to be so profitable in their results—surely you will never allow yourselves to fall... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:13
And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but that it rather be healed. The ideas in this verse correspond to, and may be suggested by, those that follow in Isaiah the passage above referred to. For there too the prophet goes on to speak, among other things, of the lame leaping, and of a way of holiness along which none should err. But the words themselves are suggested by Proverbs 4:26 , αὐτὸς δὲ ὀρθὰς ποιήσει τὰς τροχιάς σου ( ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all (i.e. as required by the context, with all the brethren; cf. Romans 14:19 ), and holiness (more properly, sanctification ), without which no man shall see the Lord. Here the figure is dropped, and two cautions given, peculiarly needed, we may suppose, by the community addressed. The exhortation to "peace with all" reminds of the tone of St. Paul's admonitions both in Romans and in 1 Corinthians, where he so strongly warns against dissensions and party spirit,... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
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
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
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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:14
Verse 14 14.Follow peace, etc. Men are so born that they all seem to shun peace; for all study their own interest, seek their own ways, and care not to accommodate themselves to the ways of others. Unless then we strenuously labor to follow peace, we shall never retain it; for many things will happen daily affording occasion for discords. This is the reason why the Apostle bids us to follow peace, as though he had said, that it ought not only to be cultivated as far as it may be convenient to... read more