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
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 12
The apostle, in this chapter, applies what he has collected in the chapter foregoing, and makes use of it as a great motive to patience and perseverance in the Christian faith and state, pressing home the argument, I. From a greater example than he had yet mentioned, and that is Christ himself, Heb. 12:1-3. II. From the gentle and gracious nature of the afflictions they endured in their Christian course, Heb. 12:4-17. III. From the communion and conformity between the state of the... read more