Hebrews 10:32

Hebrews 10:32 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
• New International Version (NIV)Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings,
• New Living Translation (NLT)Think back on those early days when you first learned about Christ. Remember how you remained faithful even though it meant terrible suffering.

Context of Hebrews 10:32

30For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. And again, “The Lord will judge His people.” 31It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: 33partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so treated; 34for you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven.

Hebrews 10:32 word by word

Ἀναμιμνῄσκεσθε δὲ τὰς πρότερον ἡμέρας, ἐν αἷς φωτισθέντες πολλὴν ἄθλησιν ὑπεμείνατε παθημάτων,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• call to remembranceἀναμιμνήσκωanamimnēskō · to remindG363
• theἡμέραhēmera · dayG2250
• formerπρότερονproteron · previouslyG4386
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• after ye were illuminatedφωτίζωphōtizō · to illuminateG5461
• ye enduredὑπομένωhupomenō · to remain/endureG5278
• aἄθλησιςathlēsis · struggleG119
• greatπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• of afflictionsπάθημαpathēma · sufferingG3804
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588

Cross-references for Hebrews 10:32

• Galatians 3:3Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh?
• Philippians 3:16Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.
• 2 John 1:8Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward.
• Revelation 2:5Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.
• Revelation 3:3Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.
• Hebrews 6:4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit,
• Acts 26:18to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’
• 2 Corinthians 4:6For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
• Hebrews 12:4You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.
• Acts 8:1Now Saul was consenting to his death. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
• Acts 9:1Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest
• Philippians 1:29For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,
• Colossians 2:1For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,
• 2 Timothy 2:3You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
• 2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Commentaries on Hebrews 10:32

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 32But call to remembrance - It appears from this, and indeed from some parts of the Gospel history, that the first believers in Judea were greatly persecuted; our Lord's crucifixion, Stephen's martyrdom, the persecution that arose after the death of Stephen, Acts 8:1, Herod's persecution, Acts 12:1, in which James was killed, and the various persecutions of St. Paul, sufficiently show that this disposition was predominant among that bad people. A great…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 32But call to remembrance the former days - It would seem from this, that at the time when the apostle wrote this Epistle they were suffering some severe trials, in which they were in great danger of apostatizing from their religion. It is also manifest that they had on some former occasion endured a similar trial, and had been enabled to bear it with a Christian spirit, and with resignation. The object of the apostle now is to remind them that they were…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 32-39Verses 32-39 Many and various afflictions united against the early Christians, and they had a great conflict. The Christian spirit is not a selfish spirit; it puts us upon pitying others, visiting them, helping them, and pleading for them. All things here are but shadows. The happiness of the saints in heaven will last for ever; enemies can never take it away as earthly goods. This will make rich amends for all we may lose and suffer here. The greatest…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 32the early days that you were in the light: The author reminds his audience about the early days after they believed in Christ. During that time, their faith was tested. Even when they suffered greatly, they stayed faithful. Suffering is normal for someone who identifies with Christ and his community (see 13:12–13; Acts 9:16; Romans 8:17; 1 Corinthians 4:12–13; Philippians 1:29; James 1:2–4).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3232. As previously he has warned them by the awful end of apostates, so here he stirs them up by the remembrance of their own former faith, patience, and self-sacrificing love. So Re 2:3, 4. call to remembrance--habitually: so the present tense means. illuminated--"enlightened": come to "the knowledge of the truth" (He 10:26) in connection with baptism (see on He 6:4). In spiritual baptism, Christ, who is "the Light," is put on. "On the one hand, we are…Read the comment

Topics related to Hebrews 10:32

• Fight of Faith
• Persecution

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Commentaries on Hebrews 10

• 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