On "run" compare 1 Corinthians 9:24 1 Corinthians 9:25 . And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 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]. . Hebrews 12:1 (KJV) hebrews 12:1 3 passion translation. 3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. "Fruit of righteousness to be enjoyed in peace after the conflict" [THOLUCK]. Faith and patience enable believers to follow peace and holiness, as a man follows his calling constantly, diligently, and with pleasure. Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, leaving behind all the weight of the sin which surrounds us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us. all our names have been legally registered, Or whose names are written in heaven. There are many books in heaven. Salem Media Group. 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. Run the race of the Christian life with endurance. 1. we also--as well as those recounted in Hebrews 12:11 . And isnt it true that we respect our earthly fathers even though they corrected and disciplined us? Now he is seated in the place of honor beside Gods throne. But God corrects us throughout our lives for our own good, giving us an invitation to share his holiness. The Aramaic can be translated consuming light. See also. 1A huge cloud of witnesses is all around us. So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. A Bible version designed to "recapture the emotion of God's Word" was . 8. if ye be without--excluded from participation in chastisement, and wishing to be so. For the full completion of this we pray ( Matthew 6:10 ). The "witnesses" answer to the spectators pressing round to see the competitors in their contest for the prize ( Philippians 3:14 ). [, 19We are not those who are being warned by the jarring blast of a trumpet and the thundering voice;[. 12 So don't allow your . 1Therefore, 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. Then we should demonstrate an even greater respect for God, our spiritual Father, as we submit to his life-giving discipline.[. If--The oldest manuscripts read, "With a view to chastening (that is, since God's chastisement is with a view to your chastening, that is, disciplinary amelioration) endure patiently"; so Vulgate. We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. and run swiftly toward holiness, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. with patience--Greek, "in persevering endurance" ( Hebrews 10:36 ). "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 ). Then you wont get tired. "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 ). Hebrews 12:1 (RSVA) 1Therefore 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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. It is a city that is a bride or a bridal-city coming out of heaven to the earth (, ). All rights reserved worldwide. There is a proneness in believers to grow weary, and to faint under trials and afflictions; this is from the imperfection of grace and the remains of corruption. Then we will be able to run lifes marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. Hebrews 12:1 (RHE) the sin which doth so easily beset us--Greek, "sin which easily stands around us"; so LUTHER, "which always so clings to us": "sinful propensity always surrounding us, ever present and ready" [WAHL]. Let us throw off any sin that holds on to us so tightly. Compare "afterward," Matthew 25:11 Matthew 25:12 . It also emphasizes how Jesus was able to endure persecution and crucifixion on the cross to bring us into everlasting fellowship with God. The power of the gospel is still shaking the world. Hebrews 10, The Passion Translation (TPT) Christ's Eternal SacrificeThe old system of living under the law presented us with only a faint shadow, a crude outline of the reality of the wonderful . consider--by way of comparison with yourselves, so the Greek. "Before, he might have had the blessing without tears; afterwards, no matter how many tears he shed, he was rejected. Jesus / Greater Than Moses, Secrets From Psalm 95YOUTUBE BIBLE: Did. As for us, we have all of these great witnesses, us like clouds. All rights reserved. 26. then shook--when He gave the law on Sinai. of the discipline and training of the Lord God, or get depressed when he has to correct you. A. Hebrews 12:1 (NAS) 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. 15. lest any . See, This is Jesus who is Gods uniquely Firstborn (. 2 We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. Let's throw off any extra baggage, get rid of the sin that trips us up. acceptably--Greek, "well-pleasingly." Only the grace of God enables us to worship God aright. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. The Greek is thinking nothing of its shame.. Hebrews 12 The Passion Translation (TPT) As for us, we have all of these great witnesses [ a] who encircle us like clouds. Joshua 10 - The Passion Translation : The Passion Translation VS The Passion Translation : The Passion Translation (G) 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary(H) and lose heart. 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. "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]. "Oh, happy the servant for whose improvement his Lord is earnest, with whom he deigns to be angry, whom He does not deceive by dissembling admonition" (withholding admonition, and so leading the man to think he needs it not)! It only seems so to those being chastened, whose judgments are confused by the present pain. , , , . Now he holds the honored positionthe one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. It means wed better get on with it. 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 ). Be this as it may, to deny that Christ's atonement is truly a propitiation, overthrows Christ's priesthood, makes the sacrifices of Moses' law an unmeaning mummery, and represents Cain's sacrifice as good as that of Abel. This sprinkling is analogous to the sprinkled blood of the Passover. Strip down, start running - and never quit! D. Keep focused on Jesus always so you will not grow weary and lose heart. 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. Let's throw off any extra baggage, get rid of the sin that trips us up. A huge cloud of witnesses is all around us. shame--the great stumbling-block to the Hebrews. Not that any save Moses was allowed to touch it ( Exodus 19:12 Exodus 19:13 ). Strip down, start running - and never quit! Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. They must not make light of afflictions, and be without feeling under them, for they are the hand and rod of God, and are his rebukes for sin. Under the gospel all may come with boldness to God's presence. of this creation," that is, things so made at creation that they would not remain of themselves, but be removed. The Aramaic can be translated he found no place of restoration.. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 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. This is inside the walls of present-day Jerusalem. Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV) after their own pleasure--Greek, "according to what seemed fit to themselves." Those "witnessed of" (Greek, Hebrews 11:5 Hebrews 11:39 ) become in their turn "witnesses" in a twofold way: (1) attesting by their own case the faithfulness of God to His people [ALFORD] ( Hebrews 6:12 ), some of them martyrs in the modern sense; (2) witnessing our struggle of faith; however, this second sense of "witnesses," though agreeing with the image here if it is to be pressed, is not positively, unequivocally, and directly sustained by Scripture. 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. The exhortation has three parts: the first relates to ourselves, Hebrews 12:12 Hebrews 12:13 ; the second, to others, Hebrews 12:14 , "peace with all men"; the third, to God, "holiness, without which," &c. The first is referred to in Hebrews 12:15 , "test any man fail of the grace of God"; the second in the words, "lest any root of bitterness," &c.; the third in Hebrews 12:16 , "Lest there be any fornicator or profane person," &c. This threefold relation often occurs in Paul's Epistles. No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. To become holy like God is tantamount to being educated for passing eternity with God ( Hebrews 12:14 , 2Peter 1:4 ). The first sub-section contains four paragraphs: 13, 411, 1213 and 1417. Footnotes. and to the blood of sprinkling--here enumerated as distinct from "Jesus." Verses 1-11 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. He . with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness." let us have grace--"let us have thankfulness" [ALFORD after CHRYSOSTOM]. John Piper Sep 15, 1996 "In your coming near unto God, it has not been to," &c. the mount--The oldest manuscripts and Vulgate omit "the mount." 1Therefore, 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. without which--Greek, "apart from which." Copyright 2020 Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. We should lay aside anything that impedes progress in the Christian life. Product Details. . He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. March 2018 Compare the type, Numbers 3:12 Numbers 3:45 Numbers 3:50 , 1Peter 1:18 . 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. for one morsel--The smallness of the inducement only aggravates the guilt of casting away eternity for such a trifle, so far is it from being a claim for mercy (compare Genesis 3:6 ). [BENGEL]. Roy Fields narrates Hebrews 12 in The Passion Translation Bible. God's correction is not condemnation; the chastening may be borne with patience, and greatly promote holiness. $124.99. The relative pronoun who modifies Jesus and further describes him. (18-29). Hebrews Chapter 1 Throughout our history God has spoken to our ancestors by his prophets in many different ways. Therefore, [since] we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, putting aside every weight and {the sin that so easily ensnares us}, let us run with patient endurance the race that has been set before us. 16. fornicator--( Hebrews 13:4 , 1Corinthians 10:8 ). He shed tears, not for his sin, but for his suffering the penalty of his sin. The Aramaic can be translated We have received grace to serve and we please God in awe and tender devotion (submission). . We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. 18. No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. 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. For consider the one who endured such hostility by sinners against himself, so that you will not grow weary in your souls. 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]. (1-11) Peace and holiness are recommended, with cautions against despising spiritual blessings. He profanely cast away his spiritual privilege for the gratification of his palate. On His "faith" compare Hebrews 2:13 , 3:12 . And now hes there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. sprouting within them which will only cause trouble and poison the hearts of many. John Piper Sep 8, 1996. As "Father of spirits," He is both the Originator, and the Providential and Gracious Sustainer, at once of animal and spiritual life. The message of the gospel has shaken the worlds foundations as it includes an unshakable kingdom rising on the earth. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. 3For consider well him who endured so great contradiction from sinners against himself, that ye be not weary, fainting in your minds. And now he is sitting at the right side of Gods throne. Observe the "afterwards"; that is the time often when God works. Isaiah's Vision of the Lord. 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. 12:1-2 has one main point (the imperative clause) followed by 3 sub-points explaining how to fulfill the exhortation to run. A huge cloud of witnesses is all around us. His form as God, wherein He is equal to the Father, without doubt the ungodly shall not see; for it is only 'the pure in heart who shall see God'" [AUGUSTINE]. and the sin we so easily . 3 And one called to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts Study how he did it. 16Be careful that no one among you lives in immorality, becoming careless about Gods blessings, like Esau who traded away his rights as the firstborn for a simple meal. are not come--Greek, "have not come near to." 6 In the year that () King Uzziah died I () saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train [] of his robe filled the temple. Their rule of chastening is what may seem fit to their own often erring judgment, temper, or caprice. Choose an Edition. We look away from the natural realm and we focus our attention. Hebrews 12:1 (ESV) Therefore, 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. 11. joyous . 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. There was an error while trying to create your account. The shaking began at the first coming of Messiah; it will be completed at His second coming, prodigies in the world of nature accompanying the overthrow of all kingdoms that oppose Messiah. He said. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. quake--Greek, "I am in trembling"; "fear" affected his mind: "trembling," his body. 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. he found no place of repentance--The cause is here put for the effect, "repentance" for the object which Esau aimed at in his so-called repentance, namely, the change of his father's determination to give the chief blessing to Jacob. BENGEL reasonably argues as follows: His blood was entirely "poured out" of His body by the various ways in which it was shed, His bloody sweat, the crown of thorns, the scourging, the nails, and after death the spear, just as the blood was entirely poured out and extravasated from the animal sacrifices of the law. They must not despond and sink under trials, nor fret and repine, but bear up with faith and patience. And therefore we also having so great a cloud of witnesses over our head, laying aside every weight and sin which surrounds us, let us run by patience to the fight proposed to us: Hebrews 12:1 (RSV) what are 3 privately funded stadiums? Zion is referred to as the place of Gods dwelling (, ). The author sets the stage for this section with his statement in 10:36 that the readers need endurance. His were tears of vain regret and remorse, not of repentance. Hebrews / Hebrews 12; Share Tweet Save. For less than $5/mo. TPT: The Passion Translation . 10Our parents corrected us for the short time of our childhood as it seemed good to them. Hebrews 12:1 (CSB) 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. 1We are surrounded by a great cloud of people whose lives tell us what faith means. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. Proud member Three participles modify this verb and provide the reason and the means/manner in which Christians are to run. Or those who were their own stumbling block. As translated from the Aramaic. 2 we hebrews 12:1 3 passion translation focus on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith like is. 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