E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 12:4
not yet . Greek. oupo. resisted . Greek. antikathistemi. Only here. unto . Greek. mechris. Compare Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:8 . striving . Greek. antagonizomai. Only here. sin . App-128 . The Lord's example is set before them. Hitherto they had to endure spoliation and shameful treatment, but not martyrdom. This is in favour of the early date of the Epistle ( App-180 ). The words "not yet" suggest a time before the persecution under Nero, which began A.D. 65 and lasted till his... read more
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