the spirits of just men made perfect--at the resurrection, when the "JUDGE" shall appear, and believers' bliss shall be consummated by the union of the glorified body with the spirit; the great hope of the New Testament ( Romans 8:20-23 , 1Thessalonians 4:16 ). .let us run the race. However one construes the participles, it is important to note their modification of the main verb let us run, since linguistically the finite verb carries more semantic weight than the subordinate participles. fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. The Hebrews whom Paul addressed, had, as Christians, the spiritual rights of primogeniture (compare Hebrews 12:23 ): he intimates that they must exercise holy self-control, if they wish not, like Esau, to forfeit them. February 2018 , who both began and finished this race were in. Jesus The Language of God. And let us gaze at Yeshua, him who is The Author and The Perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was his, endured the cross and ignored the shame, and he sits upon the right side of the throne of God. Bible Language English. Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, leaving behind all the weight of the sin which surrounds us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us. You Have Not Yet Resisted to the Point of Bloodshed. but also the unseen powers in the heavenly realm!, It is not Gods power or throne being shaken, but invisible forces of darkness in the heavenly realm. See, . Translate therefore, "to myriads (ten thousands, compare Deuteronomy 33:2 , Psalms 68:17 , Daniel 7:10 , Jude 1:14 ; namely), the full festal assembly of angels, and the Church of the first-born." hebrews 12:1 3 passion translation. As the kingly and priestly succession was in the first-born, and as Israel was God's "first-born" ( Exodus 4:22 ; compare Exodus 13:2 ), and a "kingdom of priests" to God ( Exodus 19:6 ), so believers ( Revelation 1:6 ). shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. for we have entered the city of the Living God, which is the New Jerusalem in heaven! (3) "Whereby we may serve God," suits the English Version "grace" (that is Gospel grace, the work of the Spirit, producing faith exhibited in serving God), but does not suit "thankfulness." Hebrews / Hebrews 12; Share Tweet Save. and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of. The structure of Heb 12:1-3 can be diagrammed as follows: trecwmen (note the prepositional phrase . The Aramaic can be translated consuming light. See also. What proves his tears were not those of one seeking true repentance is, immediately after he was foiled in his desire. . Or the sin that so cleverly entangles us. The Aramaic can be translated the sin that is ready [and waiting] for us. If this is speaking of one sin, the context would point to the sin of unbelief and doubting Gods promises. An example well fitted to strike needful horror into the Hebrews, whosoever of them, like Esau, were only sons of Isaac according to the flesh [BENGEL]. 2 We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. all your stumbling ways will be divinely healed! Hebrews 12:1 (KJV) This is the fulfillment of Abrahams vision (, ) and what Israels ancestors had seen from afar (, ). Verses 18-29 Mount Sinai, on which the Jewish church state was formed, was a mount such as might be touched, though forbidden to be so, a place that could be felt; so the Mosaic dispensation was much in outward and earthly things. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, . The main point of 12:13 is the command to run the race with endurance, considering the suffering of Jesus himself who endured the cross and completed the work of atonement. that which is lame--those "weak in the faith" ( Romans 14:1 ), having still Judaizing prejudices. God is a spirit Himself, and the Creator of spirits like Himself, in contrast to men who are flesh, and the progenitors of flesh ( John 3:6 ). 1Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Or He is the pioneer and perfecter of faith.. 92% positive over last 12 months. In this he acts as becomes a father. Let *us* also therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and sin which so easily entangles us, run with endurance the race that lies before us. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. Hebrews 12:1 (CJB) Sermon. . In the giving of the law God spake on earth (namely, Mount Sinai) by angels ( Hebrews 2:2 ; compare Hebrews 1:2 ). Start for FREE. paths--literally, "wheel tracks." finisher--Greek, "Perfecter," referring to Hebrews 11:40 . And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. The Aramaic can be translated We have received grace to serve and we please God in awe and tender devotion (submission). So this "partaking of God's holiness" stands in contrast to the "few days" of this life, with a view to which earthly fathers generally educate their sons. Going before us as the Originator of our faith, and the Leader whose matchless example we are to follow always. the sin which doth so easily beset us--Greek, "sin which easily stands around us"; so LUTHER, "which always so clings to us": "sinful propensity always surrounding us, ever present and ready" [WAHL]. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. For the sake of the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, ignoring its shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. This verse teaches that we have already entered into the festival of angelic bliss through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 12:1 (TMBA) Quoted from Proverbs 4:26 , Septuagint, "Make straight paths for thy feet." and run swiftly toward holiness, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. of The mention of Jesus, the Perfecter of our faith ( Hebrews 12:2 ), and Himself perfected through sufferings and death, in His resurrection and ascension ( Hebrews 2:10 , 5:9 ), is naturally suggested by the mention of "the just made perfect" at their resurrection (compare Hebrews 7:22 ). The things made in the former sense do not remain; the things of the new heaven and earth, like the uncreated God, "shall REMAIN before God" ( Isaiah 66:22 ). And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us. are--Greek, "have been made." All the children of God are heirs, and every one has the privileges of the first-born. New International Version (NIV). Hebrews 12:3 says Jesus "endured such hostility by sinners against Himself." This "hostility" (antilogian) denotes all kinds of hostility in word and deed. It also emphasizes how Jesus was able to endure persecution and crucifixion on the cross to bring us into everlasting fellowship with God. He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. . All rights reserved. Study how he did it. As the blood of sprinkling is represented as speaking to God for us, Hebrews 12:24 ; so here God is represented as speaking to us ( Hebrews 1:1 Hebrews 1:2 ). For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. Gods people are called Zion maidens (, ). Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Study how he did it. 4. not yet resisted unto blood--image from pugilism, as he previously had the image of a race, both being taken from the great national Greek games. 12Do you see what this meansall these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of Gods throne. It means wed better get on with it. or get depressed when he has to correct you. In Matthew 24:30 , Revelation 1:7 , it is said that all shall see the Lord; but, that shall be as a Judge, not as their lasting portion and God, which is meant here. This comparison between two things of the same kind (namely, Christ's sacrifice, and Abel's sacrifice) is more natural, than between two things different in kind and in results (namely, Christ's sacrifice, and Abel's own blood [ALFORD], which was not a sacrifice at all); compare Hebrews 11:4 , Genesis 4:4 . By the sin that does so easily beset us, understand that sin to which we are most prone, or to which we are most exposed, from habit, age, or circumstances. acceptably--Greek, "well-pleasingly." Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. Let us then learn to consider the afflictions brought on us by the malice of men, as corrections sent by our wise and gracious Father, for our spiritual good. Strip down, start running - and never quit! The word implies greater refractoriness than "refused," or "declined." No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. straight--that is, leading by a straight road to joy and grace ( Hebrews 12:1 Hebrews 12:2 Hebrews 12:15 ). In The Race: Discovering and Following Gods Plan for Your Life, author Jackson Ekwugum offers heavenly insight into the race of Christian life, what it takes to run, and how to overcome the inevitable setbacks to win the prize. It only seems so to those being chastened, whose judgments are confused by the present pain. . By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. The power of the gospel is still shaking the world. The coming joy disarmed of its sting the present pain. Then we will be able to run lifes marathon race. 1:18, 23-24 ). 3Think about Jesus example. The Hebrews drew near to the material Mount Sinai with material bodies; we, to the spiritual mount in the spirit. Then we will be able to run lifes marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. In no other passage are the just said to be perfected before the resurrection, and the completion of the full number of the elect ( Revelation 6:11 ); I think, therefore, "spirits of the just," may here be used to express the just whose predominant element in their perfected state shall be spirit. [, it proves you are his delightful child.[, 7Fully embrace Gods correction as part of your training,[, 8We all should welcome Gods discipline as the validation of authentic sonship. 1Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God! 17. afterwards--Greek, "even afterward." So ARCHBISHOP MAGEE, HAMMOND, and KNATCHBULL. This passage shows both the strength of a fathers love in how God disciplines us and the nurturing care of a mothers love. Hebrews 12:1-29 can be subdivided into two sub-sections: 12:1-17 and 12:18-29. , to a physical mountain with its burning fire, thick clouds of darkness and gloom, and with a raging whirlwind. Zion is the heavenly realm where God is manifest (. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. . Hebrews 12:1 (CEB) which corrected us--rather as Greek, "We had the fathers of our flesh as correctors." Mount Sion--antitypical Sion, the heavenly Jerusalem, of which the spiritual invisible Church (of which the first foundation was laid in literal Zion, John 12:15 , 1Peter 2:6 ) is now the earnest; and of which the restored literal Jerusalem hereafter shall be the earthly representative, to be succeeded by the everlasting and "new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven" ( Revelation 21:2-27 ; compare Hebrews 11:10 ). 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. April 2018 Let us look only to Jesus, the One who began our faith and who makes it perfect. all our names have been legally registered, Or whose names are written in heaven. There are many books in heaven. No such danger can arise in rooting out bad principles. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. 10Our parents corrected us for the short time of our childhood as it seemed good to them. Since we are surrounded by so many examples [of faith], we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. 3Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you wont become weary and give up. "Oh, happy the servant for whose improvement his Lord is earnest, with whom he deigns to be angry, whom He does not deceive by dissembling admonition" (withholding admonition, and so leading the man to think he needs it not)! be turned out of the way--( Proverbs 4:27 ); and, so missing the way, lose the prize of "the race" ( Hebrews 12:1 ). faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. He is the author of faith. D. Keep focused on Jesus always so you will not grow weary and lose heart. So in the cases of Reuben and Saul, for evil ( Genesis 49:4 1Chronicles 5:1 1Samuel 13:12-14 ); and, on the other hand, for good, Abraham and Phinehas ( Genesis 12:1 , &c. Genesis 15:5 Genesis 15:6 Numbers 25:6-15 ). Hebrews 12:1 (KJVA) as citizens of heaven! Compare Revelation 5:6 , "In the midst of the throne, a Lamb as it had been slain." The Aramaic can be translated You have already received communion on Mount Zion., We have joined the festal gathering of myriads of angels, This is much more than an assembly of angels. And make sure no one lives with a root of bitterness. made--namely, of this present visible creation: compare 2Corinthians 5:1 , Hebrews 9:11 , "made with hands . This is the concentrated hostility of evil. Not merely, ye shall come, but, ye have already come. get to know the Bible better! Kings of the earth have placed their crowns down before the cross of a man who was crucified as a common criminal. Hebrews 12:1 (ESV) hebrews 12:1 3 passion translation. 978-1 . . Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. for a few days--that is, with a view to our well-being in the few days of our earthly life: so the Greek. After all, you have not yet reached the point of sweating blood. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. And isnt it true that we respect our earthly fathers even though they corrected and disciplined us? Peace with men, of all sects and parties, will be favourable to our pursuit of holiness. 12Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. For this reason, as we are circled by so great a cloud of witnesses, putting off every weight, and the sin into which we come so readily, let us keep on running in the way which is marked out for us. They must not make light of afflictions, and be without feeling under them, for they are the hand and rod of God, and are his rebukes for sin. Hebrews 12 is marked immediately by a shift in genre from expository to hortatory, and a corresponding shift in mood from the indicative to the imperative with its concomitant shift from the third person to the use of the first and second person. 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us, 2 keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. What's in this chapter? Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you wont become weary and give up. Yet once more--Compare Notes, both of which passages are condensed into one here. So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. As the olive garland, the emblem of peace as well as victory, was put on the victor's brow in the games. We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. Now this phrase once and for all clearly indicates the final removal of things that are shaking, that is, the old order. So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. He fulfilled the ideal of faith Himself, and so, both as a vicarious offering and an example, He is the object of our faith. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. The gospel state is kind and condescending, suited to our weak frame. Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart. Draw Near to the Throne of Grace with Confidence. and to the blood of sprinkling--here enumerated as distinct from "Jesus." The Greek is not "the perfected spirits," but "the spirits of the perfected just." English Version expresses the sense well. We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. Angels and saints together constitute the ten thousands. We are surrounded by a great cloud of people whose lives tell us what faith means. His blood introduced into heaven took away the dragon's right to accuse. But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. their subsequent deeds showed ( Hebrews 3:16 ). that we might be partakers of his holiness--becoming holy as He is holy ( John 15:2 ). Strip down, start runningand never quit! who refused him--Greek, "refusing as they did." Its ultimate fruit amply compensates for any temporary pam. what are 3 privately funded stadiums? He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. Isaiah's Vision of the Lord. Verses 12-17 A burden of affliction is apt to make the Christian's hands hang down, and his knees grow feeble, to dispirit him and discourage him; but against this he must strive, that he may better run his spiritual race and course. His example is this: Because his heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be his. Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. See Neva Miller, The Epistle to the Hebrews: An Analytical and Exegetical Handbook, 383-89; J. Harold Greenlee, Hebrews: An Exegetical Summary, 501-12; and David L. Allen, Hebrews, 568-77, for more detailed exegetical and semantic analysis of the text. Christ is the Mediator of this new covenant, between God and man, to bring them together in this covenant; to keep them together; to plead with God for us, and to plead with us for God; and at length to bring God and his people together in heaven. He shall come in the form in which He was judged, that they may see Him whom they pierced: He who was before hidden shall come manifested in power: He, as Judge, shall condemn the real culprits, who was Himself falsely made a culprit.". Their seemingly submissive entreaty that the word should not be spoken to them by God any more ( Hebrews 12:19 ), covered over refractory hearts, as. The assumption is this race will not be easy, but the proper path to run has been set before us. John Piper Aug 11, 1996. . I think ALFORD wrong in restricting "the Church of the first-born written in heaven," to those militant on earth; it is rather, all those who at the Judge's coming shall be found written in heaven (the true patent of heavenly nobility; contrast "written in the earth," Jeremiah 17:13 , and Esau's profane sale of his birthright, Hebrews 12:16 ); these all, from the beginning to the end of the world, forming one Church to which every believer is already come. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. For who has ever heard of a child who never had to be corrected? This was the joy that prompted him to become a man. 23. written in heaven--enrolled as citizens there. Do you see what this means - all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? Fully embrace Gods correction as part of your training, Or What you endure is meant to educate you.. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you wont grow weary and lose heart. God longs to have his Word expressed in every language in a way that unlocks the . Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. In Hebrews Chapter 12, Paul discusses the role of discipline and endurance in a Christian's life and the dangers that come with defying the words of Him who speaks to us from Heaven. ALFORD explains "repentance" here, a chance, by repenting, to repair (that is, to regain the lost blessing). In the East, none but the greatest favorites are admitted to the honor of seeing the king (compare 2Samuel 14:24 ). Try Bible Gateway Plus free today. 25. refuse not--through unbelief. And therefore we also having so great a cloud of witnesses over our head, laying aside every weight and sin which surrounds us, let us run by patience to the fight proposed to us: Hebrews 12:1 (RSV) So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. "Before, he might have had the blessing without tears; afterwards, no matter how many tears he shed, he was rejected. So consider carefully how Jesus faced such intense opposition from sinners who opposed their own souls. Hebrews 12:1-29 . And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. 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