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

1Since we are surrounded by so many examples ⌞of faith⌟, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. 2We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don’t become tired and give up. 4You struggle against sin, but your struggles haven’t killed you. 5You have forgotten the encouraging words that God speaks to you as his children: “My child, pay attention when the Lord disciplines you. Don’t give up when he corrects 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• considerἀναλογίζομαιanalogizomai · to considerG357
• him that enduredὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• him that enduredὑπομένωhupomenō · to remain/endureG5278
• suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• contradictionἀντιλογίαantilogia · disputeG485
• ofὑπόhupo · by/under: byG5259
• sinnersἁμαρτωλόςhamartōlos · sinfulG268
• againstεἰςeis · towardG1519
• himselfαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• ·ἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• lestμήmē · notG3361
• ye be weariedκάμνωkamnō · be weary/sick: weakG2577
• and faintἐκλύωekluō · to faintG1590
• inψυχήpsuchē · soulG5590
• yourσύsu · youG4771

Cross-references for Hebrews 12:3

• Hebrews 12:2We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.
• Hebrews 3:1Brothers and sisters, you are holy partners in a heavenly calling. So look carefully at Jesus, the apostle and chief priest about whom we make our declaration of faith.
• 1 Samuel 12:24Fear the Lord, and serve him sincerely. Consider the great things he did for you.
• 2 Timothy 2:7Understand what I’m saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
• Matthew 10:24“A student is not better than his teacher. Nor is a slave better than his owner.
• Matthew 11:19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and people say, ‘Look at him! He’s a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ “Yet, wisdom is proved right by its actions.”
• Matthew 12:24When the Pharisees heard this, they said, “This man can force demons out of people only with the help of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons.”
• Matthew 15:2“Why do your disciples break the traditions of our ancestors? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”
• Matthew 21:15When the chief priests and the experts in Moses’ Teachings saw the amazing miracles he performed and the children shouting in the temple courtyard, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were irritated.
• Matthew 22:15Then the Pharisees went away and planned to trap Jesus into saying the wrong thing.
• Luke 2:34Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, “This child is the reason that many people in Israel will be condemned and many others will be saved. He will be a sign that will expose
• Luke 4:28Everyone in the synagogue became furious when they heard this.
• Luke 5:21The experts in Moses’ Teachings and the Pharisees thought, “Who is this man? He’s dishonoring God! Who besides God can forgive sins?”
• Luke 11:15But some of them said, “He can force demons out of people only with the help of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons.”
• Luke 13:13He placed his hands on her, and she immediately stood up straight and praised God.
• Luke 14:1On a day of rest—a holy day, Jesus went to eat at the home of a prominent Pharisee. The guests were watching Jesus very 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