. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race were in. Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. So ARCHBISHOP MAGEE, HAMMOND, and KNATCHBULL. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1 (CJB) ), Therefore let us run with endurance the race set before us, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight and the sin that entangles us, looking unto Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith. fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. of We are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses (the heroes of faith in chapter 11). His were tears of vain regret and remorse, not of repentance. But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. And we have come before God who judges all, and who lives among the spirits of the righteous who have been made perfect in his eyes! for we have entered the city of the Living God, which is the New Jerusalem in heaven! "Chastening" is to be borne with "subjection" ( Hebrews 12:9 ); "rebuke" (more severe than chastening) is to be borne with endurance ( Hebrews 12:7 ). Philemon. At His ascension, as our great High Priest, He entered the heavenly holiest place "BY His own blood" (not after shedding His blood, nor with the blood in His body, but), carrying it separately from his body (compare the type, Hebrews 9:7 Hebrews 9:12 Hebrews 9:25 , 13:11 ). for a few days--that is, with a view to our well-being in the few days of our earthly life: so the Greek. Compare Revelation 5:6 , "In the midst of the throne, a Lamb as it had been slain." So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. 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. So do not get tired and stop trying. 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. 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. 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. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, 2keeping 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. 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. The revelation he gave them was only a fragment at a time, building one truth upon another. He also makes it perfect. Betraying a contumacious spirit of unbelief ( Hebrews 3:12 ), as "faint" implies a broken-down, weak, and desponding spirit. Hebrews 12:1 Christians have only one person on whom to keep their eyes as the object of faith and salvation: Christ (see Heb 11:26f; Acts 7:55f; Phil 3:8).They look to the Crucified Lord to understand how to behave at all times, and especially in difficulties and persecution. Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that lies before us. Let us use the time" ( Luke 18:27 )! He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. B. But God corrects us throughout our lives for our own good, giving us an invitation to share his holiness. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. 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. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today. Aug 11, 1996. No such danger can arise in rooting out bad principles. against sin--Sin is personified as an adversary; sin, whether within you, leading you to spare your blood, or in our adversaries, leading them to shed it, if they cannot through your faithfulness even unto blood, induce you to apostatize. , to a physical mountain with its burning fire, thick clouds of darkness and gloom, and with a raging whirlwind. He can see what we will be in the end from the beginning. The image is from a "race," an image common even in Palestine from the time of the Greco-Macedonian empire, which introduced such Greek usages as national games. This is inside the walls of present-day Jerusalem. . Our earthly parents sometimes may chasten us, to gratify their passion, rather than to reform our manners. Under the gospel all may come with boldness to God's presence. He profanely cast away his spiritual privilege for the gratification of his palate. . it--the blessing, which was the real object of Esau, though ostensibly seeking "repentance.". 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. 25. refuse not--through unbelief. fall--Greek, "lest any (namely, through sloth in running) failing," or "falling short of the grace of God . See. Or those who were their own stumbling block. As translated from the Aramaic. The same Greek is translated, "Captain (of salvation)," Hebrews 2:10 ; "Prince (of life)," Acts 3:15 . despise not--literally, "Do not hold of little account." 1Therefore 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, 2looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 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. rather he healed--Proper exercise of itself contributes to health; the habit of walking straight onward in the right way tends to healing. Make very sure that you never refuse to listen to God when he speaks! the prophet is most likely using a metaphoric term for the worlds systems (finance, military, governments, religious, etc.). He saw the joy ahead of him . As the shaking is to be total, so shall the removal be, making way for the better things that are unremovable. hebrews 12:1 3 passion translation. means agony or conflict. So in the Lord's Supper ( 1Corinthians 10:16 , 11:24-26 ), the body and blood are separately represented. 6. if we turn away--Greek, "we who turn away." Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. Compare Hebrews 12:15-17 , in which he implies how utterly some of them had forgotten God's word. 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, looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of. 30. Explore verse. The Passion Translation Bible is a new, heart-level translation that expresses God's fiery heart of love to this generation using Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic manuscripts, merging the emotion and life-changing truth of God's Word. Reverent caution (same Greek as in Hebrews 5:7 ; eyes than to behold iniquity. Hebrews 4:12-13. Each had () six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. Copyright 2019 by Catholic Book Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. Hebrews 12:1 (WEB) Hebrews 12:1-3 GOD'S WORD Translation (GW) 1 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. and run swiftly toward holiness, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. The Greek is somewhat ambiguous with the possibility that it is Moses or even Christ who is speaking. He addresses them as runners in a race, and pugilists, and warriors [CHRYSOSTOM]. 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. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Let us keep on running the race marked out for us. 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 ). But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. fixing our eyes on Jesus, the originator and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. It also emphasizes how Jesus was able to endure persecution and crucifixion on the cross to bring us into everlasting fellowship with God. 3Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart. Hebrews 12:1-3 GOD'S WORD Translation (GW) 1 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. No Scripture states it was again put into the Lord's body. Therefore, 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. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us. 7. The full interdict in Exodus 19:12 Exodus 19:13 is abbreviated here; the beast alone, being put for "whether man or beast"; the stoning, which applies to the human offender, alone being specified, the beast's punishment, namely, the being thrust through with a dart, being left to be understood. The gospel state is kind and condescending, suited to our weak frame. or profane--Fornication is nearly akin to gluttony, Esau's sin. all--all sons: all the worthies enumerated in the eleventh chapter: all the witnesses ( Hebrews 12:1 ). $124.99. . cross . Zion is referred to as the place of Gods dwelling (, ). Chastisement is the exercise to give experience, and make the spiritual combatant irresistibly victorious ( Romans 5:3 ). ALFORD explains "repentance" here, a chance, by repenting, to repair (that is, to regain the lost blessing). Not merely, ye shall come, but, ye have already come. Please try again soon. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. And--rather, "Even if a beast (much more a man) touch," &c. or thrust through with a dart--omitted in the oldest manuscripts. The New Jerusalem is the amplification of that breastplate, a metaphor of transformed sons with their names engraved upon the precious stones. straight--that is, leading by a straight road to joy and grace ( Hebrews 12:1 Hebrews 12:2 Hebrews 12:15 ). that which is lame--those "weak in the faith" ( Romans 14:1 ), having still Judaizing prejudices. without which--Greek, "apart from which." 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. 1Therefore, 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, 2looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Compare Isaiah 49:4 Isaiah 49:5 , as a specimen of Jesus not being wearied out by the contradiction and strange unbelief of those among whom He labored, preaching as never man did, and exhibiting miracles wrought by His inherent power, as none else could do. Category: Sermon StructureTags: Hebrews, Hebrews 12, Letters, Home | Admissions | Academics | Campus Life | Alumni, All content copyright 2023 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Choose an Edition. View Cart . The Greek is illegitimate.. In Hebrews 12:7 Hebrews 12:8 the need of "chastening" or "discipline" is inculcated; in Hebrews 12:9 , the duty of those to whom it is administered. . as of things . It is always for our profit. But to us living in these last days, God now speaks to us openly in the language of a Son, the appointed Heir of everything, for through him God created the panorama of all things and all . 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. 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. He suffered death on the cross. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. 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. most afflicted. . 1We are surrounded by a great cloud of people whose lives tell us what faith means. The Passion Translation is a registered trademark of Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. (v. 3). "Encumbrance," all superfluous weight; the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life, and even harmless and otherwise useful things which would positively retard us ( Mark 10:50 , the blind man casting away his garment to come to Jesus; Mark 9:42-48 ; compare Ephesians 4:22 , Colossians 3:9 Colossians 3:10 ). 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. 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. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. 3He put up with attacks from sinners. Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about by 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, Wherfore let vs also (seynge that we are copased with so great a multitude of witnesses) laye awaye all that presseth doune and the synne that hageth on and let vs rune with paciece vnto the battayle yt is set before vs. Wherefore, 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. God's dealing with men under the gospel, in a way of grace, assures us, that he will deal with the despisers of the gospel, in a way of judgment. He is the author of faith. Its ultimate fruit amply compensates for any temporary pam. Copyright 2020 Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. 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. Now he holds the honored positionthe one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. See that you do not refuse Him who speaketh from heaven, with infinite tenderness and love; for how can those escape, who turn from God in unbelief or apostacy, while he so graciously beseeches them to be reconciled, and to receive his everlasting favour! with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. EXHORTATION TO FOLLOW THE WITNESSES OF FAITH JUST MENTIONED: NOT TO FAINT IN TRIALS: TO REMOVE ALL BITTER ROOTS OF SIN: FOR WE ARE UNDER, NOT A LAW OF TERROR, BUT THE GOSPEL OF GRACE, TO DESPISE WHICH WILL BRING THE HEAVIER PENALTIES, IN PROPORTION TO OUR GREATER PRIVILEGES. Hebrews . and to the blood of sprinkling--here enumerated as distinct from "Jesus." . 20. that which was commanded--"the interdict" [TITTMANN]. 3Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. and. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,(E) scorning its shame,(F) and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. So long as it is hidden under the earth it cannot be remedied, but when it "springs up," it must be dealt with boldly. New International Version (NIV). Then you wont get tired. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. The heroes of Hebrews 11 endured and overcame by faith. Ticker Tape by TradingView. Zion is used in both the Old and New Testaments as more than a location. 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