Hebrews 12:3

Hebrews 12:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
• New International Version (NIV)Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.

Context of Hebrews 12:3

1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 4In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.

Hebrews 12:3 word by word

ἀναλογίσασθε γὰρ τὸν τοιαύτην ὑπομεμενηκότα ὑπὸ τῶν ἁμαρτωλῶν εἰς ἑαυτὸν ἀντιλογίαν, ἵνα μὴ κάμητε ταῖς ψυχαῖς ὑμῶν ἐκλυόμενοι.Read the interlinear

• ·γάρgar · forG1063
• Considerἀναλογίζομαιanalogizomai · to considerG357
• Him whoὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• enduredὑπομένωhupomenō · to remain/endureG5278
• suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• hostilityἀντιλογίαantilogia · disputeG485
• hostilityεἰςeis · towardG1519
• hostilityἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• fromὑπόhupo · by/under: byG5259
• sinnersἁμαρτωλόςhamartōlos · sinfulG268
• so thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• you will not grow wearyμήmē · notG3361
• you will not grow wearyκάμνωkamnō · be weary/sick: weakG2577
• lose heartἐκλύωekluō · to faintG1590
• lose heartσύsu · youG4771
• lose heartψυχήpsuchē · soulG5590

Cross-references for Hebrews 12:3

• Hebrews 12:2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
• Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
• 1 Samuel 12:24Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.
• 2 Timothy 2:7Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
• Matthew 10:24A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.
• Matthew 11:19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”
• Matthew 12:24But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”
• Matthew 15:2“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”
• Matthew 21:15But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”
• Matthew 22:15Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words.
• Luke 2:34Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
• Luke 4:28On hearing this, all the people in the synagogue were enraged.
• Luke 5:21But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
• Luke 11:15but some of them said, “It is by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons, that He drives out demons.”
• Luke 13:13Then He placed His hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and began to glorify God.
• Luke 14:1One Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the home of a leading Pharisee, and those in attendance were watching Him closely.

Commentaries on Hebrews 12:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3For consider him - - ̔ , - · Attentively observe and analyze every part of his conduct, enter into his spirit, examine his motives and object, and remember that, as he acted, ye are called to act; he will furnish you with the same Spirit, and will support you with the same strength. He bore a continual opposition of sinners against himself; but he conquered by meekness, patience, and perseverance: he has left you an example that ye should follow his…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3For consider him - Attentively reflect on his example that you may be able to bear your trials in a proper manner. That endured such contradiction of sinners - Such opposition. The reference is to the Jews of the time of the Saviour, who opposed his plans, perverted his sayings, and ridiculed his claims. Yet, regardless of their opposition, he persevered in the course which he had marked out, and went patiently forward in the execution of his plans. The…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3Think 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. For--justifying his exhortation, "Looking unto Jesus." consider--by way of comparison with yourselves, so the Greek. contradiction--unbelief, and every kind of opposition (Ac 28:19). sinners--Sin assails us. Not sin, but sinners, contradicted Christ [Bengel]. be wearied and faint--Greek, "lest ye weary fainting." Compare Is 49:4, 5, as a specimen of Jesus not being wearied out by the contradiction and strange unbelief of those among whom He labored…Read the comment

Topics related to Hebrews 12:3

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Example
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Persecution
• Perseverance
• Resignation
• Temptation

In the dictionaries

• Acceptably
• Aside
• Birthright
• Bitterness
• Carefully
• Chastening
• Cloud
• Contradiction
• Endure
• Finisher

Commentaries on Hebrews 12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings