Hebrews 12
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 13
Chapter Summary
An exhortation to faith, patience, and godliness.
Key Greek Words
Cross-References
- Proverbs 3:11–12
- Deuteronomy 4:24
People & Context
The Author and Finisher of faith who endured the cross; Mediator of a new covenant [12:2,24]
The Father of spirits who disciplines His sons for their profit, that they share His holiness [12:7-10]
The profane one who sold his birthright for one meal and found no place of repentance [12:16-17]
At Sinai's terrifying mountain he said, 'I am terrified and trembling' [12:21]
His blood is recalled, surpassed by the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things [12:24]
Timeline
Surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, believers should lay aside every weight and the easily surrounding sin and run the race with patience, looking to Jesus the Author and Finisher of faith who endured the cross and sat down at God's right hand.
Hebrews 12:1-2Do not despise the Lord's discipline nor faint under correction, for the Lord disciplines those He loves and scourges every son He receives. If you endure discipline, God deals with you as sons. Discipline yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness.
Hebrews 12:3-11Believers should strengthen weakened hands and knees, make straight paths, pursue peace and holiness without which no one will see the Lord, watch that no root of bitterness springs up, and avoid profanity like Esau who sold his birthright.
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