Wherefore, seeing wee also are compassed about with so great a cloude of witnesses, let vs lay aside euery weight, & the sinne which doth so easily beset vs, and let vs runne with patience vnto the race that is set before vs,- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible ScanTherefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,- New American Standard Version (1995)Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, 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,- American Standard Version (1901)For this reason, as we are circled by so great a cloud of witnesses, putting off every weight, and the sin into which we come so readily, let us keep on running in the way which is marked out for us,- Basic English BibleLet *us* also therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and sin which so easily entangles us, run with endurance the race that lies before us,- Darby BibleWherefore, seeing we also are encompassed 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, - Webster's BibleTherefore, surrounded as we are by such a vast cloud of witnesses, let us fling aside every encumbrance and the sin that so readily entangles our feet. * [12:23] The assembly of the firstborn enrolled in heaven: this expression may refer to the angels of Heb 12:22, or to the heroes of the Old Testament (see Heb 11), or to the entire assembly of the new covenant. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. 25Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. 4In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. Galatians 5:7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? son is there whom a father does not chasten? 6for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines; 7Endure your trials as discipline; God treats you as sons. To have, hold, possess. 5:5; Rev. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. The Race of Faith. God our Father. From ago; properly, a place of assembly, i.e. 10For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, (Q)that we may share his holiness. 3(H)Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or (I)fainthearted. 17You know that afterward, when he wanted his fathers blessing, he was rejected. 11(R)For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields (S)the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. 7It is for discipline that you have to endure. 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 Not to heed the voice of the risen Christ is a graver sin than the rejection of the word of Moses (Heb 12:2526). He begins chapter 12 with this: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about. Enduring Affliction. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: Hebrews 12:1 Therefore let us also seeing we (Heb. * 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us * and persevere in running the race that lies before us 2 while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. 14h Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord. to be present, to stand forth. Why seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Hebrews 11:2-38 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 4After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin. 2 Tim 1:5)" who may have not always lived perfect lives, but "amid their faults and failings they kept moving forward and proved pleasing BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 1:10. removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. Hb). 6:18 set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, # Luke 24:26; Phil. 3:9]. 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the He is the central figure of Christianity, the world's largest religion.Most Christians believe he is the incarnation of God the Son and the awaited Messiah (the Christ) prophesied in the Hebrew Bible. . of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons. Hebrews THE CHRISTIAN LIFE A RACE Hebrews 12:1THE previous clauses of this verse bring before us the runners position as compassed about with a cloud of witnesses, and his preparation as laying aside every weight and.., sin.The text carries us a stage further in the metaphor, and shows us the company of runners standing ready, stripped, and straining at the Faith Sunday School Lesson (Hebrews 11:1-12:3) Lesson Opening: There are always several great ways to illustrate or exemplify faith, but here are a few potential kick-offs to get students thinking about the meaning of faith: Do you trust me? Tell students that they will need to go through various actions (stand on one foot, spin around twelve times, hop around 4:22 sin which clings so closely, and # See 1 Cor. 11No discipline is enjoyable while it is happeningits painful! All, the whole, every kind of. 26When God spoke from Mount Sinai his voice shook the earth, but now he makes another promise: Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also.[k] 27This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. Hebrews 12:1 Context. Brothers and sisters: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on English Standard Version (ESV), Jesus, Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith, and chastises every son whom he receives.. What does it mean that faith is the substance of things hoped for (Hebrews 11:1)? For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, we will certainly not escape if we reject the One who speaks to us from heaven! 17For you know that (AC)afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears. thwarting in every direction. 10:36 with endurance the race that is # ch. Reflection on his sufferings should give his followers courage to continue the struggle, if necessary even to the shedding of blood (Heb 12:34). Try it FREE right now! Let us throw off whatever weighs us down, or damps the vigour of our Soul. The Mosaic covenant, the author argues, is shown to have originated in fear of God and threats of divine punishment (Heb 12:1821). And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews THE CLOUD OF WITNESSES AND THEIR LEADER Hebrews 12:1-2WHAT an awful sight the rows above rows of spectators must have been to the wrestler who looked up at them from the arena, and saw a mist of white faces and pitiless eyes all directed on himself!How many a poor gladiator turned in his despair from them to the place where purple curtains and flashing For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was. 26At that time (AS)his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, (AT)Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens. 27This phrase, Yet once more, indicates (AU)the removal of things that are shakenthat is, things that have been madein order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. View more Hebrews 12:1 meaning, interpretation, and commentary "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," Hebrews 12:1 KJV. From toi and gar and oun; truly for then, i.e. 10:39 let us run # Rom. You have come to God himself, who is the judge over all things. Scriptures: Hebrews 12:1-3. These "may include our own mothers, grandmothers or other loved ones (cf. 53:11] who for the joy that was Our besetting sin, whatever it may be. From apo and tithemi; to put away. And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: My son, do not despise the chastening of the. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees. Apparently a primary word; a cloud. lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. The Lord's Chastisement of Children. John 3:32 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony. Jesus (c. 4 BC AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth (among other names and titles), was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. The Lesson from the Case of Esau. 15Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. 13Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong. since we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, having put away all encumbrance and the sin. * [12:1517] Esau serves as an example in two ways: his profane attitude illustrates the danger of apostasy, and his inability to secure a blessing afterward illustrates the impossibility of repenting after falling away (see Heb 6:46). Shall we not much more be subject to (O)the Father of spirits (P)and live? 21:27; 22:4], Ex. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? Of witnesses - Of the power of faith. [a] Because of the joy[b] awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. But Gods discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness. The ideas in Hebrews 11 do not culminate at the chapter division. Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father? For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its 14Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Ezekiel 38:9,16 Thou shalt ascend and come like a storm, thou shalt be like a cloud to cover the land, thou, and all thy bands, and many people with thee. run with patient endurance the race that is set before us, looking. 12Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. Let us lay aside every weight - As all who run a race take care to do. Hebrews 12:1 says, Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.a 3Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. 5And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? From tosos and houtos; so vast as this, i.e. 13:24; 19:18; 23:13], Matt. But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. 8:5; 2 Sam. 9:24; Gal. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. get to know the Bible better! (J)My son, (K)do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,nor be weary when reproved by him.6For (L)the Lord disciplines the one he loves,and chastises every son whom he receives.. 5:8; [2 Cor. From eu and a derivative of a presumed compound of peri and histemi; well standing around, i.e. 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, 34:4; 54:10; 65:17; Rom. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. Some see in Hebrews 12:1 the idea that people in heaven might be able to look down and see us: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses. 12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, () let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and () let us run () with endurance 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 Christians should regard their own sufferings as the affectionate correction of the Lord, who loves them as a father loves his children. . a contest; figuratively, an effort or anxiety. begged that the word should not be spoken to them anymore. What does it mean to run the race set before us (Hebrews 12:1)? So great, so large, so long, so many. 3Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people;[c] then you wont become weary and give up. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Heb 12:1-4. 12:1 Wherefore, being encompassed with a cloud - A great multitude, tending upward with a holy swiftness. Hebrews 12:1 Parallel Verses [ See commentary ] Hebrews 12:1, NIV: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, Hebrews 12:1, ESV: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, 2:8; [Isa. * [12:113] Christian life is to be inspired not only by the Old Testament men and women of faith (Heb 12:1) but above all by Jesus. Deut. Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular. You have come to the spirits of the righteous ones in heaven who have now been made perfect. and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed. 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. So great a cloud of witnesses. The Terrors of Sinai Contrasted with the Gospel. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. 15* See to it that no one be deprived of the grace of God, that no bitter root spring up and cause trouble, through which many may become defiled,i 16that no one be an immoral or profane person like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.j 17For you know that later, when he wanted to inherit his fathers blessing, he was rejected because he found no opportunity to change his mind, even though he sought the blessing with tears.k, 18* You have not approached that which could be touched*l and a blazing fire and gloomy darkness and storm 19and a trumpet blast and a voice speaking words such that those who heard begged that no message be further addressed to them,m 20for they could not bear to hear the command: If even an animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.n 21Indeed, so fearful was the spectacle that Moses said, I am terrified and trembling.o 22No, you have approached Mount Zion and the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and countless angels in festal gathering,p 23and the assembly of the firstborn enrolled in heaven,* and God the judge of all, and the spirits of the just made perfect,q 24and Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and the sprinkled blood that speaks more eloquently* than that of Abel.r, 25See that you do not reject the one who speaks. 1Wherefore 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, 2Looking 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. 18For you have not come to (AD)what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest 19and (AE)the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words (AF)made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. New Living Translation (NLT), and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.. 14 Therefore Josephus specified which Jesus he was creative day would have been thousands of years in length. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 23You have come to the assembly of Gods firstborn children, whose names are written in heaven. Heaven and the Afterlife: The Truth About Tomorrow and What It Means for Today by Erwin Lutzer. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 22No, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to countless thousands of angels in a joyful gathering. 3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and () sin which clings so closely, and () let us run () with endurance the race that is () set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, () who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising () r. [12:24] 7:22; 8:6; 9:15 / 11:4; Gn 4:10. t. [12:26] Ex 19:18; Jgs 5:45; Ps 68:9; Hg 2:6. u. 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and # See Eph. Hebrews chapter 12 KJV (King James Version) 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,. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. 9Besides this, we have had our earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them. the mountain that may be touched and that burned with fire, and to blackness and darkness and tempest, and the sound of a trumpet and the voice of words, so that those who heard. For, if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more. CHAPTER 12. 29 for our God is a consuming fire (Hebrews 12:28-29, CSB, emphasis mine). ESV Text Edition: 2016. He knows all about their past and their needs. 1 As for us, we have all of these great witnesses # 12:1 Or martyrs. who encircle # 12:1 Or clothe us like clouds. us like clouds. 7:1; Eph. Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular. Psalm 18:23 I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. The phrase, a cloud of witnesses, means many witnesses, or a number so great that they seem to be a cloud. 8If God doesnt discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children at all. 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, Hebrews 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. In his two great works, The Jewish also had a very common name. 20For they could not endure the order that was given, (AG)If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned. 21Indeed, (AH)so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, I tremble with fear. 22But you have come to (AI)Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, (AJ)the heavenly Jerusalem, and to (AK)innumerable angels in festal gathering, 23and to (AL)the assembly[a] of the firstborn who are (AM)enrolled in heaven, and to (AN)God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24and to Jesus, (AO)the mediator of a new covenant, and to (AP)the sprinkled blood (AQ)that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. Probably from the same as agkale; a mass, i.e. Bible Gateway Plus makes it simple. Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural. the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Isaiah 60:8 Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows? Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. STOP delaying to get to know the Bible better! As the architect of Christian faith, he had himself to endure the cross before receiving the glory of his triumph (Heb 12:2). Heb 12:1 Perseverance and the Christian Race SUMMARY OF HEBREWS 12: How to Run the Christian Race. (M)God is treating you as sons. 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Start for FREE. 9Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. And let us run with patience the race that is set before us. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 12So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. 7:31; Heb. 10:36 with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, # Luke 24:26 who for the joy that was set 19:18; 20:18; Deut. Federal Bureau of Investigation Crime Data Explorer. Such. He cares about his friends and wants to advise them in the choices they have to make. For (AR)if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a 'martyr'. [12:27] Is 66:22; Mt 24:35; Mk 13:31; Lk 21:33. 12 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 4Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. Every hindrance. 19For they heard an awesome trumpet blast and a voice so terrible that they begged God to stop speaking. 16Make sure that no one is immoral or godless like Esau, who traded his birthright as the firstborn son for a single meal. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the Who are the cloud of witnesses mentioned in Hebrews 12:1? Let us lay aside every weight. The figure used is that of the Greek foot races in the games then practiced in every province of the Roman Empire, including Palestine. Some see in Hebrews 12:1 the idea that people in heaven might be able to look down and see us: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses. Run the Christian race with steadfast perseverance. The way he writes is almost like a speech or a lesson. Josephus mentions at least 12 other men named Jesus. The covenant in Christ gives us direct access to God (Heb 12:22), makes us members of the Christian community, Gods children, a sanctified people (Heb 12:23), who have Jesus as mediator to speak for us (Heb 12:24). Though Christians fall away, Gods kingdom in Christ will remain and his justice will punish those guilty of deserting it (Heb 12:2829). 28Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. * [12:18] This remarkably beautiful passage contrasts two great assemblies of people: that of the Israelites gathered at Mount Sinai for the sealing of the old covenant and the promulgation of the Mosaic law, and that of the followers of Jesus gathered at Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, the assembly of the new covenant. All rights reserved. Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. 12Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and (A)sin which clings so closely, and (B)let us run (C)with endurance the race that is (D)set before us, 2looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, (E)who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising (F)the shame, and (G)is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Gods Discipline Proves His Love. In the case of these Hebrew Christians the context shows that the besetting sin was unbelief. Inclose, encircle, hamper. The author and finisher of our faith "Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us." 5You have also forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons: My son, do not disdain the discipline of the Lordb. 8:19, 21); 1 Cor. Abels blood cried out from the earth for vengeance, but the blood of Jesus has opened the way for everyone, providing cleansing and access to God (Heb 10:19). Consequently. Paying Heed to the Gospel. b. Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven? According to the Catholic Church, a saint may be anyone in Heaven, whether recognized on Earth or not, who forms the "great cloud of witnesses" (Hebrews 12:1). Copyright 2019-2022 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. 28Therefore let us be grateful for receiving (AV)a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus (AW)let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29for our (AX)God is a consuming fire. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?c 8If you are without discipline, in which all have shared, you are not sons but bastards. . Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares. (For they could not endure what was commanded: And if so much as a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned or shot with an arrow., I am exceedingly afraid and trembling.). All rights reserved. What does it mean that without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6)? Chapter 12 continues with an exhortation to overcome sin and to endure: Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1). God our Father. with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of, endured the cross, despising the shame, and. 15See to it that no one (Z)fails to obtain the grace of God; that no (AA)root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; 16that no one is (AB)sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. 10For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears. Burden. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us,- Weymouth BibleTherefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,- World English BibleTherfor we that han so greet a cloude of witnessis put to, do we awei al charge, and synne stondinge aboute vs, and bi pacience renne we to the batel purposid to vs,- Wycliffe BibleTherefore, we also having so great a cloud of witnesses set around us, every weight having put off, and the closely besetting sin, through endurance may we run the contest that is set before us,- Youngs Literal Bible. 18You have not come to a physical mountain,[h] to a place of flaming fire, darkness, gloom, and whirlwind, as the Israelites did at Mount Sinai. (Hebrews 12:1-2; Hebrews 12:4), and new joints of comparison are added, so that the scene is brought vividly before our eyes. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to, Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. He. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. The FBI's Crime Data Explorer (CDE) aims to provide transparency, create easier access, and expand awareness of criminal, and noncriminal, law enforcement data sharing; improve accountability for law enforcement; and provide a foundation to help shape public policy with the result of a safer nation. Wanted his fathers blessing, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame their inflections ; the definite ;. Assembly of Gods firstborn children, whose names are written in heaven was. To do including all the hostility he endured from sinful people ; [ c ] then wont. Found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears not! 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