17You know that afterward, when he wanted his fathers blessing, he was rejected. 11(R)For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields (S)the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. 8If God doesnt discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children at all. root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled; who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of, endured the cross, despising the shame, and. 7:14; [Prov. It was too late for repentance, even though he begged with bitter tears. (M)God is treating you as sons. 18For you have not come to (AD)what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest 19and (AE)the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words (AF)made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. Psalm 18:23 I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity. 2:2; Heb. He knows all about their past and their needs. 25Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. son is there whom a father does not chasten? Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! 26At that time (AS)his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, (AT)Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens. 27This phrase, Yet once more, indicates (AU)the removal of things that are shakenthat is, things that have been madein order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. The Lesson from the Case of Esau. 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, Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. . 19:18; 20:18; Deut. And let us run ( A ) with perseverance ( B ) the race marked out for us, * 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us * and persevere in running the race that lies before us 2 while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. Wherefore, seeing wee also are compassed about with so great a cloude of witnesses, let vs lay aside euery weight, & the sinne which doth so easily beset vs, and let vs runne with patience vnto the race that is set before vs,- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible ScanTherefore, 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,- New American Standard Version (1995)Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, 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,- American Standard Version (1901)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,- Basic English BibleLet *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,- Darby BibleWherefore, seeing we also are encompassed 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, - Webster's BibleTherefore, surrounded as we are by such a vast cloud of witnesses, let us fling aside every encumbrance and the sin that so readily entangles our feet. 20They staggered back under Gods command: If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.[i] 21Moses himself was so frightened at the sight that he said, I am terrified and trembling.[j]. Some see in Hebrews 12:1 the idea that people in heaven might be able to look down and see us: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses. Brothers and sisters: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on The Race of Faith. 5You have also forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons: My son, do not disdain the discipline of the Lordb. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father? The way he writes is almost like a speech or a lesson. Should we not [then] submit all the more to the Father of spirits and live?d 10They disciplined us for a short time as seemed right to them, but he does so for our benefit, in order that we may share his holiness. 8If you are left without discipline, (N)in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Hebrews THE CLOUD OF WITNESSES AND THEIR LEADER Hebrews 12:1-2WHAT an awful sight the rows above rows of spectators must have been to the wrestler who looked up at them from the arena, and saw a mist of white faces and pitiless eyes all directed on himself!How many a poor gladiator turned in his despair from them to the place where purple curtains and flashing 5:8; [2 Cor. Gods Discipline Proves His Love. 15Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. ESV Study Bible, Black Genuine Leather with Thumb Index, ESV Thinline Bible, Genuine Leather, Black, ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Chestnut, ESV Student Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy/slate with timeless design, ESV Action Study Bible Boys, Virtual Leather, Slate Gray. Our besetting sin, whatever it may be. and a Christian martyr at that. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. All rights reserved. This latter scene, marked by the presence of countless angels and of Jesus with his redeeming blood, is reminiscent of the celestial liturgies of the Book of Revelation. 12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, () let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and () let us run () with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the [] author and [] finisher of our faith, () who for the joy that was set before Him () endured the cross, despising Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven? For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, we will certainly not escape if we reject the One who speaks to us from heaven! 28Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. r. [12:24] 7:22; 8:6; 9:15 / 11:4; Gn 4:10. t. [12:26] Ex 19:18; Jgs 5:45; Ps 68:9; Hg 2:6. u. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven., (Is. So great, so large, so long, so many. Consequently, therefore, well then, so then. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 15* See to it that no one be deprived of the grace of God, that no bitter root spring up and cause trouble, through which many may become defiled,i 16that no one be an immoral or profane person like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.j 17For you know that later, when he wanted to inherit his fathers blessing, he was rejected because he found no opportunity to change his mind, even though he sought the blessing with tears.k, 18* You have not approached that which could be touched*l and a blazing fire and gloomy darkness and storm 19and a trumpet blast and a voice speaking words such that those who heard begged that no message be further addressed to them,m 20for they could not bear to hear the command: If even an animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.n 21Indeed, so fearful was the spectacle that Moses said, I am terrified and trembling.o 22No, you have approached Mount Zion and the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and countless angels in festal gathering,p 23and the assembly of the firstborn enrolled in heaven,* and God the judge of all, and the spirits of the just made perfect,q 24and Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and the sprinkled blood that speaks more eloquently* than that of Abel.r, 25See that you do not reject the one who speaks. 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and # See Eph. What does it mean that faith is the substance of things hoped for (Hebrews 11:1)? to be present, to stand forth. 29For our God is a devouring fire. 12 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, 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 12:1 Wherefore, being encompassed with a cloud - A great multitude, tending upward with a holy swiftness. * [12:24] Speaks more eloquently: the blood of Abel, the first human blood to be shed, is contrasted with that of Jesus. the cloud, and the darkness with a loud voice, and that was all he said. He thinks well of them (6:9), but they should by now have been able to teach (5:12). Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may. Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural. Let us lay aside every weight - As all who run a race take care to do. Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares. 20For they could not endure the order that was given, (AG)If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned. 21Indeed, (AH)so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, I tremble with fear. 22But you have come to (AI)Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, (AJ)the heavenly Jerusalem, and to (AK)innumerable angels in festal gathering, 23and to (AL)the assembly[a] of the firstborn who are (AM)enrolled in heaven, and to (AN)God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24and to Jesus, (AO)the mediator of a new covenant, and to (AP)the sprinkled blood (AQ)that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself. What does it mean that without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6)? But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed. 4:22 sin which clings so closely, and # See 1 Cor. 34:4; 54:10; 65:17; Rom. English Standard Version (ESV), Jesus, Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith, and chastises every son whom he receives.. View more Hebrews 12:1 meaning, interpretation, and commentary "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," Hebrews 12:1 KJV. of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons. 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Hebrews 12:1 Parallel Verses [ See commentary ] Hebrews 12:1, NIV: 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.And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, Hebrews 12:1, ESV: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, Isaiah 60:8 Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows? The Lord's Chastisement of Children. 4In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood. 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the [12:56] Prv 3:1112 / Dt 8:5; 1Cor 11:32. e. [12:11] 2Cor 4:17; Phil 1:11; Jas 3:18. l. [12:18] Ex 19:1214; Dt 4:11; 5:2223. All rights reserved. So great a cloud of witnesses. 2We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. 16Make sure that no one is immoral or godless like Esau, who traded his birthright as the firstborn son for a single meal. Who are the cloud of witnesses mentioned in Hebrews 12:1? Faith Sunday School Lesson (Hebrews 11:1-12:3) Lesson Opening: There are always several great ways to illustrate or exemplify faith, but here are a few potential kick-offs to get students thinking about the meaning of faith: Do you trust me? Tell students that they will need to go through various actions (stand on one foot, spin around twelve times, hop around Hebrews 12:1 says, 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, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 19For they heard an awesome trumpet blast and a voice so terrible that they begged God to stop speaking. 22No, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to countless thousands of angels in a joyful gathering. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. get to know the Bible better! Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. The papyrus P46 and one minuscule read euperispastos, easily distracting, which also makes good sense. Start for FREE. From apo and tithemi; to put away. 15See to it that no one (Z)fails to obtain the grace of God; that no (AA)root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; 16that no one is (AB)sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the Galatians 5:7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 10:36 with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, # Luke 24:26 who for the joy that was set Probably from the same as agkale; a mass, i.e. . * [12:1517] Esau serves as an example in two ways: his profane attitude illustrates the danger of apostasy, and his inability to secure a blessing afterward illustrates the impossibility of repenting after falling away (see Heb 6:46). Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. Luke 8:14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. The FBI's Crime Data Explorer (CDE) aims to provide transparency, create easier access, and expand awareness of criminal, and noncriminal, law enforcement data sharing; improve accountability for law enforcement; and provide a foundation to help shape public policy with the result of a safer nation. 12Therefore (T)lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, 13and (U)make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint (V)but rather be healed. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. From toi and gar and oun; truly for then, i.e. For, if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more. Jesus, Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith. Deut. 12 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, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, () who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising () And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer a Read verse in New International Version In the case of these Hebrew Christians the context shows that the besetting sin was unbelief. 9Since we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us, shouldnt we submit even more to the discipline of the Father of our spirits, and live forever?[g]. Christians should regard their own sufferings as the affectionate correction of the Lord, who loves them as a father loves his children. Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was. In Hebrews 11, the writer goes through a long list of faithful examples that the readers of the letter would do well to follow. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? And the sin which easily besetteth us - As doth the sin of our constitution, the sin of our education, the sin of our profession. a contest; figuratively, an effort or anxiety. The Mosaic covenant, the author argues, is shown to have originated in fear of God and threats of divine punishment (Heb 12:1821). Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular. From peri and keimai; to lie all around, i.e. 5:5; Rev. I, the first-person pronoun. 25See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. The Terrors of Sinai Contrasted with the Gospel. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside Gods throne. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; And scourges every son whom He receives., If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what. Luke 9:59-62 And he said unto another, Follow me. 17For you know that (AC)afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears. Not to heed the voice of the risen Christ is a graver sin than the rejection of the word of Moses (Heb 12:2526). Burden. Ezekiel 38:9,16 Thou shalt ascend and come like a storm, thou shalt be like a cloud to cover the land, thou, and all thy bands, and many people with thee. 10:39 let us run # Rom. 8:19, 21); 1 Cor. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? So run, that ye may obtain. A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Heb 12:1-4. Jesus (c. 4 BC AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth (among other names and titles), was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. since we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, having put away all encumbrance and the sin. 4Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. 4In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. The vast cloud of witnesses named in chapter 11, who testify by their lives to the power of faith. And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: My son, do not despise the chastening of the. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. Though Christians fall away, Gods kingdom in Christ will remain and his justice will punish those guilty of deserting it (Heb 12:2829). . Heaven and the Afterlife: The Truth About Tomorrow and What It Means for Today by Erwin Lutzer. 9Besides this, we have had our earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them. Such. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about. From pro and keimai; to lie before the view, i.e. 18You have not come to a physical mountain,[h] to a place of flaming fire, darkness, gloom, and whirlwind, as the Israelites did at Mount Sinai. New Living Translation (NLT), and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.. Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular. For if they did not escape when they refused the one who warned them on earth, how much more in our case if we turn away from the one who warns from heaven.s 26His voice shook the earth at that time, but now he has promised, I will once more shake not only earth but heaven.t 27That phrase, once more, points to [the] removal of shaken, created things, so that what is unshaken may remain.u 28Therefore, we who are receiving the unshakable kingdom should have gratitude, with which we should offer worship pleasing to God in reverence and awe.v 29For our God is a consuming fire.w. You have come to the spirits of the righteous ones in heaven who have now been made perfect. 14h Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord. 13Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong. 10For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, (Q)that we may share his holiness. 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. 4After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin. Chapter 12 continues with an exhortation to overcome sin and to endure: Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1). And the sin which doth so easily beset [us]. The figure used is that of the Greek foot races in the games then practiced in every province of the Roman Empire, including Palestine. Let us throw off whatever weighs us down, or damps the vigour of our Soul. rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears. 4:11; 5:22; [2 Cor. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to, Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields. 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, # Col. 3:8 let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and # 1 Cor. Hb). What does it mean to run the race set before us (Hebrews 12:1)? ESV Text Edition: 2016. the mountain that may be touched and that burned with fire, and to blackness and darkness and tempest, and the sound of a trumpet and the voice of words, so that those who heard. 2:8; [Isa. (J)My son, (K)do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,nor be weary when reproved by him.6For (L)the Lord disciplines the one he loves,and chastises every son whom he receives.. Bible Gateway Plus makes it simple. 14Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. John 4:39,44 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did, Matthew 10:37,38 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. run with patient endurance the race that is set before us, looking. To have, hold, possess. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. All rights reserved. 1 As for us, we have all of these great witnesses # 12:1 Or martyrs. who encircle # 12:1 Or clothe us like clouds. us like clouds. * [12:1829] As a final appeal for adherence to Christian teaching, the two covenants, of Moses and of Christ, are compared. (Hebrews 12:1-2; Hebrews 12:4), and new joints of comparison are added, so that the scene is brought vividly before our eyes. Hebrews THE CHRISTIAN LIFE A RACE Hebrews 12:1THE previous clauses of this verse bring before us the runners position as compassed about with a cloud of witnesses, and his preparation as laying aside every weight and.., sin.The text carries us a stage further in the metaphor, and shows us the company of runners standing ready, stripped, and straining at the serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. These "may include our own mothers, grandmothers or other loved ones (cf. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural. Scriptures: Hebrews 12:1-3. Like the angels (1:14), Moses was a servant who witnessed, as it were, to the Son. 12 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, Read full chapter "Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us." the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Federal Bureau of Investigation Crime Data Explorer. God our Father. [d] He said, My child,[e] dont make light of the Lords discipline,and dont give up when he corrects you.6For the Lord disciplines those he loves,and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.[f], 7As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees. Heb 12:1 Perseverance and the Christian Race SUMMARY OF HEBREWS 12: How to Run the Christian Race. [12:27] Is 66:22; Mt 24:35; Mk 13:31; Lk 21:33. has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 23You have come to the assembly of Gods firstborn children, whose names are written in heaven. 7:1; Eph. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular. Luke 16:28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. 5And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? 7:31; Heb. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. A cloud; met: a dense crowd, a multitude, great company. The ideas in Hebrews 11 do not culminate at the chapter division. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. 12Therefore, 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. begged that the word should not be spoken to them anymore. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. * [12:1] That clings to us: the meaning is uncertain, since the Greek word euperistatos, translated cling, occurs only here. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! To lay off or aside, renounce, stow away, put. 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. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father, Hebrews 10:35-39 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 9:24 let us run # See ch. 8:5; 2 Sam. Before running the runner laid off every weight. STOP delaying to get to know the Bible better! 53:11] who for the joy that was According to the Catholic Church, a saint may be anyone in Heaven, whether recognized on Earth or not, who forms the "great cloud of witnesses" (Hebrews 12:1). The, the definite article. Questions about Heaven, Hell, and Eternity. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?c 8If you are without discipline, in which all have shared, you are not sons but bastards. John 3:32 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony. (For they could not endure what was commanded: And if so much as a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned or shot with an arrow., I am exceedingly afraid and trembling.). Hebrews 12:1-2 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. 12So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. Of witnesses - Of the power of faith. (properly: bulk, mass, hence) a weight, burden, encumbrance. 14(W)Strive for peace with everyone, and for the (X)holiness (Y)without which no one will see the Lord. 24You have come to Jesus, the one who mediates the new covenant between God and people, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks of forgiveness instead of crying out for vengeance like the blood of Abel. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the 12 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. 28Therefore let us be grateful for receiving (AV)a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus (AW)let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29for our (AX)God is a consuming fire. All, the whole, every kind of. 2022 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, The assembly of the firstborn enrolled in heaven, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, My son, do not disdain the discipline of the Lord. Why seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Hebrews 11:2-38 For by it the elders obtained a good report. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its Hebrews chapter 12 KJV (King James Version) 1 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,. He is the central figure of Christianity, the world's largest religion.Most Christians believe he is the incarnation of God the Son and the awaited Messiah (the Christ) prophesied in the Hebrew Bible. 1 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, 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 From ago; properly, a place of assembly, i.e. The Epistle to the Hebrews and the angels is based on a number of OT citations, the comparison of Jesus and Moses turns on a single verse, Nu. A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a 'martyr'. 12Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and (A)sin which clings so closely, and (B)let us run (C)with endurance the race that is (D)set before us, 2looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, (E)who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising (F)the shame, and (G)is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. 1Wherefore 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, 2Looking 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. The covenant in Christ gives us direct access to God (Heb 12:22), makes us members of the Christian community, Gods children, a sanctified people (Heb 12:23), who have Jesus as mediator to speak for us (Heb 12:24). * 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us* and persevere in running the race that lies before us 2while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. 12:12; Heb. He cares about his friends and wants to advise them in the choices they have to make. 3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Every hindrance. 5And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? Consequently. Shall we not much more be subject to (O)the Father of spirits (P)and live? For less than $5/mo. 3(H)Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or (I)fainthearted. But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men, the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things, See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. Inclose, encircle, hamper. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. 11At the time, all discipline seems a cause not for joy but for pain, yet later it brings the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained by it.e, 12So strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees.f 13Make straight paths for your feet, that what is lame may not be dislocated but healed.g, Penalties of Disobedience. CHAPTER 12. 2 Tim 1:5)" who may have not always lived perfect lives, but "amid their faults and failings they kept moving forward and proved pleasing Try it FREE right now! 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. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us,- Weymouth BibleTherefore 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,- World English BibleTherfor we that han so greet a cloude of witnessis put to, do we awei al charge, and synne stondinge aboute vs, and bi pacience renne we to the batel purposid to vs,- Wycliffe BibleTherefore, we also having so great a cloud of witnesses set around us, every weight having put off, and the closely besetting sin, through endurance may we run the contest that is set before us,- Youngs Literal Bible. 9Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. 13:24; 19:18; 23:13], Matt. [a] Because of the joy[b] awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. 12 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. b. As the architect of Christian faith, he had himself to endure the cross before receiving the glory of his triumph (Heb 12:2). The phrase, a cloud of witnesses, means many witnesses, or a number so great that they seem to be a cloud. 6for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines; 7Endure your trials as discipline; God treats you as sons. Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected, respect. God our Father. Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. Start for FREE. King James Version (KJV). 6:18 set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, # Luke 24:26; Phil. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.a 3Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. thwarting in every direction. The Bible was written in unmarked paragraphs instead of chapters and verses. Josephus mentions at least 12 other men named Jesus. 12 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. He begins chapter 12 with this: 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. For (AR)if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. 10:36 with endurance the race that is # ch. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us # 12:1 Or get rid of every arrow tip in us. The implication is carrying an arrow tip inside, a wound that weighs us down and keeps us from running our race with freedom. 9:24; Gal. He. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. * [12:113] Christian life is to be inspired not only by the Old Testament men and women of faith (Heb 12:1) but above all by Jesus. Copyright 2002-2022 Got Questions Ministries. Hebrews 12:1 Context. Abels blood cried out from the earth for vengeance, but the blood of Jesus has opened the way for everyone, providing cleansing and access to God (Heb 10:19). * [12:23] The assembly of the firstborn enrolled in heaven: this expression may refer to the angels of Heb 12:22, or to the heroes of the Old Testament (see Heb 11), or to the entire assembly of the new covenant. 14 Therefore Josephus specified which Jesus he was creative day would have been thousands of years in length. Let us lay aside every weight. But Gods discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness. 11No discipline is enjoyable while it is happeningits painful! Hebrews 11:5 Gen. 5:24; Hebrews 11:11 Or By faith Abraham, even though he was too old to have childrenand Sarah herself was not able to conceivewas enabled to become a father because he; Hebrews 11:18 Gen. 21:12; Hebrews 11:31 Or unbelieving; Hebrews 11:37 Some early manuscripts stoning; they were put to the test; Some see in Hebrews 12:1 the idea that people in heaven might be able to look down and see us: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. 7It is for discipline that you have to endure. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 12:7. From tosos and houtos; so vast as this, i.e. In his two great works, The Jewish also had a very common name. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the Run the Christian race with steadfast perseverance. From eu and a derivative of a presumed compound of peri and histemi; well standing around, i.e. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. 10For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, Hebrews 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 12 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. And let us run with patience the race that is set before us. The author and finisher of our faith * [12:18] This remarkably beautiful passage contrasts two great assemblies of people: that of the Israelites gathered at Mount Sinai for the sealing of the old covenant and the promulgation of the Mosaic law, and that of the followers of Jesus gathered at Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, the assembly of the new covenant. 26When God spoke from Mount Sinai his voice shook the earth, but now he makes another promise: Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also.[k] 27This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. 1:10. removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: Hebrews 12:1 Therefore let us also seeing we (Heb. You have come to God himself, who is the judge over all things. Reflection on his sufferings should give his followers courage to continue the struggle, if necessary even to the shedding of blood (Heb 12:34). 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