Hebrews 12:3

for again consider Him who endured such contradiction from the sinners to Himself, that you may not be wearied in your souls—being faint.

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

In Context

2looking to the Author and Perfecter of the faith—Jesus, who, for the joy set before Him, endured a cross, having despised shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God;

4You did not yet resist to blood—striving with sin;

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Cross References

1 Samuel 12:24only, fear YHWH, and you have served Him in truth with all your heart, for see that which He has made great with you;

Isaiah 40:30Even youths are wearied and fatigued, || And young men utterly stumble,

Matthew 10:24A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his lord;

Matthew 12:24But the Pharisees having heard, said, “This One does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebul, ruler of the demons.”

Matthew 21:15and the chief priests and the scribes having seen the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” were much displeased;

Matthew 21:46and seeking to lay hold on Him, they feared the multitudes, seeing they were holding Him as a prophet.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 12:2-4

Christ the Great Exemplar. ( a. d. 62.) 1 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, 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. 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners… Read the whole commentary →

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