Hebrews 12:12-14 NIV

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 12:13

Hebrews 12:13. And make straight paths, &c.— Dr. Heylin paraphrases the verse thus: Make even paths for your feet, that the lame ancle may not be sprained, but on the contrary recover strength; that is, says he, "Order your course of life so, as to avoid the occasions of sin; those especially, wherein you are more liable to relapse, either by constitutional infirmity, or evil habits before indulged." Such dangerous occasions are spoken of as offendicula, stumbling-blocks in our way;—the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 12:14

Hebrews 12:14.— The sacred writer now proceeds to exhort the Hebrew Christians to the exerciseofuniversalpeacewith believing Gentiles, as well as with the believing Jews, and to the practice of holiness, that so they might not fail of that glorious reward which was purchased and provided for them by the atonement of the blood of the covenant. He sets home this exhortation, by observing, that they were not now called to the profession and privileges of Judaism, but of Christianity; and that... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

12. He addresses them as runners in a race, and pugilists, and warriors [CHRYSOSTOM]. The "wherefore" is resumed from :-. lift up—In :-, from which Paul here quotes, it is, "Strengthen ye the weak hands." The hand is the symbol of one's strength. ALFORD translates, "Put straight again the relaxed hands." English Version expresses the sense well. feeble—literally, "paralyzed"; a word used only by Luke, Paul's companion, in the New Testament. The exhortation has three parts: the first relates... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:13

13. Quoted from :-, Septuagint, "Make straight paths for thy feet." straight—that is, leading by a straight road to joy and grace (Hebrews 12:1; Hebrews 12:2; Hebrews 12:15). Cease to "halt" between Judaism and Christianity [BENGEL]. paths—literally, "wheel tracks." Let your walk be so firm and so unanimous in the right direction that a plain track and "highway" may be thereby established for those who accompany and follow you, to perceive and walk in (Isaiah 35:8) [ALFORD]. that which is... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:14

14. follow peace with all men—with the brethren especially ( :-), that so the "lame" among them be not "turned out of the way" (Hebrews 12:13), and that no one of them "fail of the grace of God" (Hebrews 12:13- :). holiness—a distinct Greek word from God's "holiness" (Hebrews 12:13- :). Translate here "sanctification." His is absolute holiness: our part is to put on His holiness, becoming "holy as He is holy," by sanctification. While "following peace with all men," we are not so to seek to... 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 12:12-13

3. The need for greater strength 12:12-13The writer next urged his readers to take specific action that would facilitate their continuance in the faith.This word of exhortation, as well as the others, reveals that the original readers were spiritually weak. Consequently, the writer urged them to build up their strength so they could work effectively and walk without stumbling (cf. Proverbs 4:25-27). The Greek word ektrepo, translated "be put out of joint" (Hebrews 12:13), has the technical... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:14

We need to live peaceably with all people as much as we can (cf. Matthew 5:9; Mark 9:50; Romans 12:18; Romans 14:19) because peaceful interpersonal relationships foster godliness (James 3:18). However this writer’s emphasis was more on the objective reality that results from Christ’s death than on our subjective enjoyment of peace. Since we will one day see the Lord, and since no sin can abide in His presence (1 John 3:2), we must pursue holiness in our lives now. A better translation than... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:14-17

1. The goal of peace 12:14-17These verses summarize what the writer said previously about irrevocable loss through disobedience, unbelief, apostasy, and contempt for New Covenant privileges (cf. Hebrews 6:4-8). The fearful warning about Esau brings these earlier warnings to an awesome head. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:14-25

V. LIFE IN A HOSTILE WORLD 12:14-13:25This final major section of the book perhaps grew out of the writer’s reflection on the Greek text of Proverbs 4:26-27. He specified how his readers could "make straight paths for your feet" (Hebrews 12:13)."In the final division of the homily the writer provides the members of the house church with a fresh orientation for life as Christians in a hostile society. The new people of God are engaged in pilgrimage to the city of God. This world is not their... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 12:13

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 12:14

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

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:14

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

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:14-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:14-25

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