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Hebrews 12

Hebrews 12:3

A Call to Endurance · Hebrews 12:1–3
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Translations

Modern
Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Traditional
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Literal
For consider fully the One having endured such great contradiction by sinners against Himself, so that you might not grow weary, fainting in your souls.
Latin
Recogitate enim eum qui talem sustinuit a peccatoribus adversum semetipsum contradictionem: ut ne fatigemini, animis vestris deficientes.

Original

Greek
English
Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Notes

Hebrews 12:3

Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people. The recipients of Hebrews were tired and ready to give up. They were emotionally worn out due to the persecution they faced. To endure, they needed to focus on Jesus, who had faced even greater hostility.

Hebrews 12:1–17

The author encourages listeners to keep following Jesus, who is the ultimate example of faithfulness. They should:

Parallels

2 Timothy 2:1–13

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Haggai, Book of Hebrews, Letter to the Soul

Topics

Afflicted Saints: should Imitate Christ Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Endurance Enduring Example: Christ, Our Hurt Jesus, the Christ: Example, An Jesus, the Christ: Meekness of Jesus, the Christ: Sufferings of Persecution of Jesus Persecution of the Righteous Perseverance: Encouragement To Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Resignation: General Scriptures Concerning Run the Race Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning The Example of Christ: Conformity To, Required in Suffering for Righteousness Types of Christ: Zerubbabel Weariness