fruit of righteousness--righteousness (in practice, springing from faith) is the fruit which chastening, the tree yields ( Philippians 1:11 ). These sufferings are to be considered as fatherly chastisements from God, and to be patiently submitted to on account of the benefits to be … Granted, chapter 12 begins with a reference to the “great cloud of witnesses”(some of whom were described in chapter 11), but it seems clear to me that the author does not wish us to focus on these flawed people of faith, but rather to focus on the pioneer and perfecter of faith. The coming joy disarmed of its sting the present pain. Hebrews 11:17-29 The Champions of Faith. But God will neither sever the means from the blessing, nor join the blessing with the satisfying of man's lusts. Let your walk be so firm and so unanimous in the right direction that a plain track and "highway" may be thereby established for those who accompany and follow you, to perceive and walk in ( Isaiah 35:8 ) [ALFORD]. exercised thereby--as athletes exercised in training for a contest. In Hebrews 11, the writer goes through a long list of faithful examples that the readers of the letter would do well to follow. Believers have ever looked to Him ( Hebrews 11:26 , 13:8 ). Last week we finished our study of the heroes of faith in Chapter 11. Peace with men, of all sects and parties, will be favourable to our pursuit of holiness. Compare the type, Numbers 3:12 Numbers 3:45 Numbers 3:50 , 1 Peter 1:18 . It gives vividness to the image; as the crowd of spectators gave additional spirit to the combatants, so the cloud of witnesses who have themselves been in the same contest, ought to increase our earnestness, testifying, as they do, to God's faithfulness. 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 . For--justifying his exhortation, "Looking unto Jesus." The image is taken from a company of travellers, one of whom lags behind, and so never reaches the end of the long and laborious journey [CHRYSOSTOM]. paths--literally, "wheel tracks." This covenant is made firm by the blood of Christ sprinkled upon our consciences, as the blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled upon the altar and the victim. 16. fornicator--( Hebrews 13:4 , 1 Corinthians 10:8 ). that spake--revealing with oracular warnings His divine will: so the Greek. Not that any save Moses was allowed to touch it ( Exodus 19:12 Exodus 19:13 ). But (1) this translation is according to classical Greek, not Paul's phraseology for "to be thankful." The language is framed to apply to profane despisers who wilfully cast away grace and seek repentance (that is, not real; but escape from the penalty of their sin), but in vain. You must not relinquish this to a commentator. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the Believer's Bible Commentary and many other resources. The Epistle to the Hebrews. I agree with him that the translation, instead of "repentance," "no place for changing HIS FATHER'S mind," is forced; though doubtless this is what was the true aim of the "repentance" which he sought. Quoted from Deuteronomy 4:24 . that we might be partakers of his holiness--becoming holy as He is holy ( John 15:2 ). Hebrews 11:13-19 The Promises of Faith. The most eminent of God's saints were the. 24. new--not the usual term (kaine) applied to the Christian covenant ( Hebrews 9:15 ), which would mean new as different from, and superseding the old; but Greek, "nea," "recent," "lately established," having the "freshness of youth," as opposed to age. author--"Prince-leader." him that speaketh--God in Christ. if we turn away--Greek, "we who turn away." The new abiding heaven and earth are also made by God, but they are of a higher nature than the material creation, being made to partake of the divine nature of Him who is not made: so in this relation, as one with the uncreated God, they are regarded as not of the same class as the things made. Tears are no proof of real repentance ( 1 Samuel 24:16 1 Samuel 24:17 ; contrast Psalms 56:8 ). 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 ). INSTRUCTION Hebrews 1-10:18: EXHORTATION Hebrews 10:19-13:25: Superior Person of Christ Hebrews … His were tears of vain regret and remorse, not of repentance. For the word of God is quick and powerful. [TERTULLIAN, Patience, 11]. "Despised," that is, disregarded. (1-11) Peace and holiness are recommended, with cautions against despising spiritual blessings. But it is called "the blood of sprinkling," on account also of its continued use in heaven, and in the consciences of the saints on earth ( Hebrews 9:14 , 10:22 , Isaiah 52:15 ). which--Greek, "the which," of which the following is a specimen [ALFORD]. He was agonizing over his final preparations for his message when one of the elders burst in, announcing that two famous British preachers – Dr. Alan Redpath and Dr. Stephen Olford4– were sitting together in the audience. 1. we also--as well as those recounted in Hebrews 12:11 . Proud member of You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. The Greek verb does not denote the mere action of seeing, but the seer's state of mind to which the object is presented: so in Matthew 5:8 they shall truly comprehend God [TITTMANN]. Root of bitterness comprehends every person (compare Hebrews 12:16 ) and every principle of doctrine or practice so radically corrupt as to spread corruption all around. Hebrews 12:1-8 The Discipline of God. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Takes to Himself as a son "in whom He delighteth" ( Proverbs 3:12 ). Gospel. . 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. This is a most important exhortation; for while a man's darling sin, be it what it will, remains unsubdued, it will hinder him from running the Christian race, as it takes from him every motive for running, and gives power to every discouragement. Paul uses "Jesus," dwelling here on Him as the Person realized as our loving friend, not merely in His official character as the Christ. it--the blessing, which was the real object of Esau, though ostensibly seeking "repentance.". But Paul, by inspiration, supplies (compare Acts 20:35 , 2 Timothy 3:8 ) this detail. author--"Prince-leader." 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 , 1 Thessalonians 4:16 ). Fixing our eyes on Jesus – Hebrews 12:1-3. reverence and godly fear--The oldest manuscripts read, "reverent caution and fear." despise not--literally, "Do not hold of little account." what son is he--"What son is there" even in ordinary life? set before him--namely, of presently after sitting down at the right hand of the throne of God; including besides His own personal joy, the joy of sitting there as a Prince and Saviour, to give repentance and remission of sins. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 12:12-17 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. "Since then not to be chastised is a mark of bastardy, we ought [not to refuse, but] rejoice in chastisement, as a mark of our genuine sonship" [CHRYSOSTOM]. There is a proneness in the best to grow weary and to faint under their trials and afflictions, especially when they prove heavy and of long continuance: this proceeds from the imperfections of grace and the remains of corruption. [BENGEL]. Once for all Christ sprinkled the blood peculiarly for us at His ascension ( Hebrews 9:12 ). He is the one who made the way into the Holy of Holies so that the rest of us could follow into God’s presence (Hebrews 10:19–20). "Before, he might have had the blessing without tears; afterwards, no matter how many tears he shed, he was rejected. Compare Revelation 5:6 , "In the midst of the throne, a Lamb as it had been slain." "He that will not when he may, when he will, shall have nay" ( Proverbs 1:24-30 , Luke 13:34 Luke 13:35 , 19:42 ). (12-17) The New Testament dispensation shown to be much more excellent than the Old. 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. First Reading. Cappellus, Bengel, Bloomfield, and others, who explain it as—what at 1 Thessalonians 4:3 (see at that place) is certainly the correct explanation—the virtue of chastity. And--rather, "Even if a beast (much more a man) touch," &c. or thrust through with a dart--omitted in the oldest manuscripts. This may well be an exhortation to strengthen and support our own prayer life and the prayer life of other believers. An exhortation to be constant and persevere, The example of Christ is set forth, and the gracious design of God in all the sufferings believers endured. (Hebrews 12 - Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary) A world of encouragement is bound up the examples of the saints who have run and finished the race. τὸν κύριον] By this expression some understand God (comp. . Updated: Sun, 02/17/2019 - 09:49 By admin. Hebrews 12 We must continue to trust God. with patience--Greek, "in persevering endurance" ( Hebrews 10:36 ). for the joy . (12-17) The New Testament dispensation shown to be much more excellent than the Old. Updated: Wed, 01/22/2020 - 04:37 By admin. when he would--when he wished to have. now--under the Gospel. receiveth--accepts. No Scripture states it was again put into the Lord's body. God is the same just and righteous God under the gospel as under the law. Hebrews 12:3-4 Commentary. The first-born of Israel were "written" in a roll ( Numbers 3:40 ). Quoted from Proverbs 4:26, Septuagint, “Make straight paths for thy feet.”. Hebrews 12: 1-13. 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 ). 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. Hebrews 9:28). God leads them by a way they know not ( Isaiah 42:16 ). The "witnesses" answer to the spectators pressing round to see the competitors in their contest for the prize ( Philippians 3:14 ). Hebrews 12:11 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 12:11, NIV: "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. . 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. The stress of his argument is on the "ONCE." Let us seek for grace, that we may serve God with reverence and godly fear. weight--As corporeal unwieldiness was, through a disciplinary diet, laid aside by candidates for the prize in racing; so carnal and worldly lusts, and all, whether from without or within, that would impede the heavenly runner, are the spiritual weight to be laid aside. The objection that chastening is grievous is here anticipated and answered. Compare "and LIVE," namely, spiritually; also Hebrews 12:10 , "that we might be partakers of His holiness" ( 2 Peter 1:4 ). then are ye bastards--of whom their fathers take no care whether they are educated or not; whereas every right-minded father is concerned for the moral well-being of his legitimate son. Identify the subjects. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Though still fighting the good fight on earth, still, in respect to your destiny, and present life of faith which substantiates things hoped for, ye are already members of the heavenly citizenship. The "darkness" was that formed by the clouds hanging round the mount; the "tempest" accompanied the thunder. A stern interdictory mandate is meant. 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. 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. and--Greek, "yea and," "and moreover"; bringing out an additional circumstance. The superior *apostle 3:1-4:13. Hebrews 12:14, ESV: "Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord." As ... What I want you to see here is that the term “consequently” (rendered “therefore” in Hebrews 12:1) is clearly indicating that verse 8 is the conclusion of the author’s argument in verses 3-7. Observe the "afterwards"; that is the time often when God works. Still the phrase, "spirits of just men made perfect," not merely "just men made perfect," may favor the reference to the happy spirits in their separate state. The persevering obedience of faith in Christ, was the race set before the Hebrews, wherein they must either win the crown of glory, or have everlasting misery for their portion; and it is set before us. So ARCHBISHOP MAGEE, HAMMOND, and KNATCHBULL. . 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. Commentary for Hebrews 12 . 9. fathers . speaketh better things than that of Abel--namely, than the sprinkling (the best manuscripts read the article masculine, which refers to "sprinkling," not to "blood," which last is neuter) of blood by Abel in his sacrifice spake. Father of spirits--contrasted with "the fathers of our flesh." . 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. all--all sons: all the worthies enumerated in the eleventh chapter: all the witnesses ( Hebrews 12:1 ). Hebrews 11:1-6 The Definition of Faith. our God--in whom we hope, is also to be feared. 3. feeble--literally, "paralyzed"; a word used only by Luke, Paul's companion, in the New Testament. . Alluding to Deuteronomy 4:11 , "Ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire . "Peaceable" (compare Isaiah 32:17 ): in contrast to the ordeal of conflict by which it has been won. English Version arrangement is opposed: (1) by "and" always beginning each new member of the whole sentence; (2) "general assembly and Church," form a kind of tautology; (3) "general assembly," or rather, "festal full assembly," "the jubilant full company" (such as were the Olympic games, celebrated with joyous singing, dancing, &c.), applies better to the angels above, ever hymning God's praises, than to the Church, of which a considerable part is now militant on earth. I appreciate R. Kent Hughes’ two-volume commentary on the Book of Hebrews. root of bitterness--not merely a "bitter root," which might possibly bring forth sweet fruits; this, a root whose essence is "bitterness," never could. Let a soul be supposed to join that glorious assembly and church above, that is yet unacquainted with God, still carnally-minded, loving this present world and state of things, looking back to it with a lingering eye, full of pride and guile, filled with lusts; such a soul would seem to have mistaken its way, place, state, and company. 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]. . Hebrews 12:12 This passage seems to be a reflection of Isaiah 35:3 which says: “Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way….” Thus, we are to lift drooping hands and strengthen weak knees. Hebrews 4:12 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 4:12, NIV: "For the word of God is alive and active. For the full completion of this we pray ( Matthew 6:10 ). None but the holy could appreciate the holy God, none else therefore shall abide in His presence. 8. if ye be without--excluded from participation in chastisement, and wishing to be so. Hebrews 12:3 For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. See then that you refuse not his gracious call and offered salvation. 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. made--namely, of this present visible creation: compare 2 Corinthians 5:1 , Hebrews 9:11 , "made with hands . Hebrews 12dropdownNew International Versiondropdown. It was incorruptible ( 1 Peter 1:18 1 Peter 1:19 ). Paraluo - 5x in 5v What are they to the sufferings of many others? It would be uneasy to itself and all about it. 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. 22. are come--Greek, "have come near unto" (compare Deuteronomy 4:11 ). The Old Testament was given through ominous signs, dire messages, fire, and sacrifice; it involved material things in a … The connection of purity with seeing the Lord, appears in 1 John 3:2 1 John 3:3 , Ephesians 5:5 . ALFORD explains "repentance" here, a chance, by repenting, to repair (that is, to regain the lost blessing). The two advents of Messiah are regarded as one, the complete shaking belonging to the second advent, of which the presage was given in the shakings at the first advent: the convulsions connected with the overthrow of Jerusalem shadowing forth those about to be at the overthrow of all the God-opposed kingdoms by the coming Messiah. Hebrews 12:1 THERE is a regular series of thoughts in this clause, and in the one or two which follow it, ‘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 - looking unto Jesus.’ 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. most afflicted. As a preacher, I could easily identify with the story he told in the introduction to his message on our text.3 It was his first year as the senior pastor of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois. dealeth with you--"beareth Himself toward you" in the very act of chastening. Biblical Commentary (Bible Study) Hebrews 4:12-16 EXEGESIS: THE BROAD CONTEXT: The author identified neither himself nor the people to whom he was writing. 15. lest any . BENGEL takes "the blood of Abel" as put for all the blood shed on earth crying for vengeance, and greatly increasing the other cries raised by sin in the world; counteracted by the blood of Christ calmly speaking in heaven for us, and from heaven to us. (1-11) Peace and holiness are recommended, with cautions against despising spiritual blessings. 5. forgotten--"utterly," so the Greek. Hebrews 12:1 “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. So spirit and spirits are used of a man or men in the body, under the influence of the spirit, the opposite of flesh ( John 3:6 ). or profane--Fornication is nearly akin to gluttony, Esau's sin. 29. 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. contradiction--unbelief, and every kind of opposition ( Acts 28:19 ). . Read the chapter in one sitting. lift up--In Isaiah 35:3 , from which Paul here quotes, it is, "Strengthen ye the weak hands." Jesus is superior to Moses 3:1-6. v1 Brothers and sisters in Christ … And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. They must not despond and sink under trials, nor fret and repine, but bear up with faith and patience. While "following peace with all men," we are not so to seek to please them, as to make God's will and our sanctification a secondary object; this latter must be our first aim. "We are one citizenship with angels; to which it is said in the psalm, Glorious things are spoken of thee, thou city of God" [AUGUSTINE]. The same Greek is … sinners--Sin assails us. 12 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,2 [a]fixing our eyes on Jesus, the [b]author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. be wearied and faint--Greek, "lest ye weary fainting." 12. As the shaking is to be total, so shall the removal be, making way for the better things that are unremovable. Hebrews 4:12-13. Verse 9 begins a whole new section. What are our little trials to his agonies, or even to our deserts? The gospel church is called Mount Zion; there believers have clearer views of heaven, and more heavenly tempers of soul. Cease to "halt" between Judaism and Christianity [BENGEL]. 10. So in Hebrews 10:29 , the Son of God and the blood of the covenant wherewith he (the professor) was sanctified, are mentioned separately. 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. 14. follow peace with all men--with the brethren especially ( Romans 14:19 ), that so the "lame" among them be not "turned out of the way" ( Hebrews 12:13 ), and that no one of them "fail of the grace of God" ( Hebrews 12:15 ). But the most holy must despair, if judged by the holy law given from Sinai, without a Saviour. He addresses them as runners in a race, and pugilists, and warriors [CHRYSOSTOM]. 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