Hebrews 10:33

A Call to Persevere · Hebrews 10:19–39
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Translations

Modern
Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
Traditional
Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
Literal
…this indeed, being made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations; now this, having become partners of those being treated thus.
Latin
…et in altero quidem opprobriis et tribulationibus spectaculum facti: in altero autem socii taliter conversantium effecti.

Original

Greek
English
Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.

Notes

  • publicly exposed to ridicule: They were insulted and shamed.

  • persecution: They were physically abused.

  • Sometimes they were directly abused, and other times they supported others who were suffering.

After the harsh warning in Hebrews 10:26–31, there is a message of encouragement. The listeners are reminded of their past faithfulness as a positive example to follow now.

Parallels

Jude 1:17–23

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Day of Atonement Hebrews, Letter to the

Topics

Love to Man: The Church Persecution of the Righteous Persecution: Suffering of Hebrews Reviling and Reproaching: Saints: Endure