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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 12:5-8

Hebrews 12:5-8. And ye have forgotten, &c. As if he had said, If you faint it will appear you have forgotten, the exhortation Wherein God speaks to you with the utmost tenderness; as unto his own dear children, saying, My son, despise not thou Do not slight or make light of; the chastening of the Lord Do not impute it to chance or to second causes, but see and revere the hand of God in it; account it a great mercy, and improve it; nor faint, and sink, when thou art rebuked... read more

Donald C. Fleming

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 12:7

If . Greek. ei , but the texts read eis , i.e. Ye are suffering patiently for ( eis ) discipline. dealeth . Greek. prosphero. Occurs in Hebrew twenty times; translated "offer", except here. In this verse it is passive and means to do business with, deal with. the = a. not . App-105 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 12:7

It is for chastening that ye endure; God dealeth with you as sons; for what son is there whom his father chasteneth not?The chastening of sons by their fathers has gone out of style in the current generations; and, had these lines been addressed to the present age, they might well have been reversed, "What son is it whom his father does chasten?" Our age is the loser, however, in the abandonment of a principle old as humanity and which carries the sanction of divine approval. During a total... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:7

7. In Hebrews 12:7; Hebrews 12:8 the need of "chastening" or "discipline" is inculcated; in Hebrews 12:8- :, the duty of those to whom it is administered. If—The oldest manuscripts read, "With a view to chastening (that is, since God's chastisement is with a view to your chastening, that is, disciplinary amelioration) endure patiently"; so Vulgate. ALFORD translates it as indicative, not so well, "It is for chastisement that ye are enduring." dealeth with you—"beareth Himself toward you" in the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:1-13

B. Demonstrating Necessary Endurance 12:1-13The writer followed up his scriptural exposition with another final exhortation (chs. 12-13). This is a pattern he followed consistently throughout this epistle. He first called on his readers to persevere faithfully so they would not lose any of their reward. This section is chiastic.A A call to run with endurance (Hebrews 12:1-3) B Explanation of the role of suffering (Hebrews 12:4-11)A’ A call to renew commitment to endure (Hebrews 12:12-13) read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:4-11

2. The proper view of trials 12:4-11The writer put his readers’ sufferings in perspective so they might not overestimate the difficulty they faced in remaining faithful to God."Suffering comes to all; it is part of life, but it is not easy to bear. Yet it is not quite so bad when it can be seen as meaningful. . . . The writer points out the importance of discipline and proceeds to show that for Christians suffering is rightly understood only when seen as God’s fatherly discipline, correcting... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:5-8

We need to remember, too, that God allows us to experience some opposition to make us stronger in the faith (Deuteronomy 8:5; Proverbs 3:11-12; James 1). It is easy to become discouraged when we encounter hard times. The Israelites certainly gave evidence of this when they left Egypt following the Exodus. Hebrews 12:5-11 constitute an exposition of Proverbs 3:11-12. Another value of divine discipline is that it prepares us to reign with Christ (cf. Hebrews 2:10). God’s discipline assures us... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 12:7

12:7 for (k-3) Or 'as,' that is, as chastening, not as wrath. Some authorities have 'if ye endure chastening.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:1-29

The Contest. Endurance, Holiness, and Divine Communion proposed to the Sons of GodInspired by the example of those victorious heroes of faith who now encompass us, we ought to run our race patiently, looking to Jesus the supreme example of patient endurance (Hebrews 12:1-2). The present sufferings are the discipline of a loving Father, and are actually evidence of our being His children. Be brave, therefore, and help others to be the same (Hebrews 12:3-13). Beware of strife and impurity, taking... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 12:5-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 12:7

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 12:7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:1-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:4-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:5-8

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 12:7

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:1-29

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