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Hebrews 12:3

Hebrews 12:3
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For consider him,.... In the greatness of his person, as God, the Son of God, the heir of all things; and in his offices of prophet, priest, and King, as the Saviour of lost sinners, the Leader and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For 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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For consider him - Αναλογισασθε - ἱνα μη καμητε, ταις ψυχαις - εκλυμενοι· Attentively observe and analyze every part of his conduct, enter into his spirit, examine his motives and object, and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 12:1-3

Here observe what is the great duty which the apostle urges upon the Hebrews, and which he so much desires they would comply with, and that is, to lay aside every weight, and the sin that did so…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

consider Lit., "compare yourselves with." Contrast the comparative immunity from anguish of your lot with the agony of His (Joh 15:20).

that endured Who hath endured at the hand of sinners such…