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 have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also get rid of every weight and entangling sin. Let us run with endurance the race set before us, 2focusing on Yeshua, the initiator and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame; and He has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and lose heart. 4In struggling against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed. 5Have you forgotten the warning addressed to you as sons? “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of Adonai or lose heart when you are corrected by Him,

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 12:2focusing on Yeshua, the initiator and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame; and He has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
• Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take notice of Yeshua—the Emissary and Kohen Gadol we affirm.
• 1 Samuel 12:24Only fear Adonai and worship Him in truth with all your heart, considering how magnificently He has dealt with you.
• 2 Timothy 2:7Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
• Matthew 10:24“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.
• Matthew 11:19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.”
• Matthew 12:24But hearing this, the Pharisees said, “This fellow drives out demons only by beelzebul, the ruler of demons.”
• Matthew 15:2“Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not do the ritual handwashing when they eat bread.”
• Matthew 21:15But when the ruling kohanim and Torah scholars saw the wonders He performed, and the children crying out in the Temple and saying, “Hoshia-na to Ben-David,” they became indignant.
• Matthew 22:15Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might trap Him with a word.
• Luke 2:34And Simeon offered a bracha over them and said to Miriam His mother, “Behold, this One is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that is opposed,
• Luke 4:28Now all in the synagogue were filled with rage upon hearing these things.
• Luke 5:21Then the Torah scholars and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this fellow speaking blasphemies? Who can pardon sins but God alone?”
• Luke 11:15But some among them said, “By beelzebul, the ruler of demons, He drives out demons.”
• Luke 13:13Then He laid hands on her, and instantly she stood up straight and began praising God.
• Luke 14:1Now when Yeshua went into the home of one of the leaders of the Pharisees to eat a meal on Shabbat, they 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