Hebrews 12:3
New International Version
Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

New Living Translation
Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.

English Standard Version
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.

Berean Standard Bible
Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Berean Literal Bible
For consider fully the One having endured such great hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you shall not grow weary, fainting in your souls.

King James Bible
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

New King James Version
For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.

New American Standard Bible
For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

NASB 1995
For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

NASB 1977
For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart.

Legacy Standard Bible
For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary, fainting in heart.

Amplified Bible
Just consider and meditate on Him who endured from sinners such bitter hostility against Himself [consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Christian Standard Bible
For consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself, so that you won’t grow weary and give up.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you won’t grow weary and lose heart.

American Standard Version
For consider him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against himself, that ye wax not weary, fainting in your souls.

Contemporary English Version
So keep your mind on Jesus, who put up with many insults from sinners. Then you won't get discouraged and give up.

English Revised Version
For consider him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against themselves, that ye wax not weary, fainting in your souls.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don't become tired and give up.

Good News Translation
Think of what he went through; how he put up with so much hatred from sinners! So do not let yourselves become discouraged and give up.

International Standard Version
Think about the one who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you may not become tired and give up.

Majority Standard Bible
Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

NET Bible
Think of him who endured such opposition against himself by sinners, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and give up.

New Heart English Bible
For consider him who has endured such hostility from sinners against himself, so that you may not become tired and give up.

Webster's Bible Translation
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

Weymouth New Testament
Therefore, if you would escape becoming weary and faint-hearted, compare your own sufferings with those of Him who endured such hostility directed against Him by sinners.

World English Bible
For consider him who has endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, that you don’t grow weary, fainting in your souls.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for again consider Him who endured such contradiction from the sinners to Himself, that you may not be wearied in your souls—being faint.

Berean Literal Bible
For consider fully the One having endured such great hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you shall not grow weary, fainting in your souls.

Young's Literal Translation
for consider again him who endured such gainsaying from the sinners to himself, that ye may not be wearied in your souls -- being faint.

Smith's Literal Translation
For reckon over him having endured such contradiction of the sinful against himself, lest being harassed, ye labor in your souls.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For think diligently upon him that endured such opposition from sinners against himself; that you be not wearied, fainting in your minds.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So then, meditate upon him who endured such adversity from sinners against himself, so that you may not become weary, failing in your souls.

New American Bible
Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart.

New Revised Standard Version
Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
See, therefore, how much he has suffered from the hands of sinners, from those who were a contradiction to themselves, lest you become weary and faint in your soul.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Behold, therefore, how much he endured from sinners, those who were themselves opponents to their own souls, so that you do not become careless in yourselves, neither weaken your souls.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For consider him that endured such opposition of sinners against himself, lest you become weary and despondent in your minds.

Godbey New Testament
For consider him who has endured so great a contradiction of sinners against himself, in order that you may not become weary, fainting in your souls.

Haweis New Testament
Consider then attentively him that endured from sinners such opposition against himself, that ye be not wearied out, fainting in your souls.

Mace New Testament
for you should consider how he endured such opposition from sinners against himself, lest ye be tired out, and quite despond.

Weymouth New Testament
Therefore, if you would escape becoming weary and faint-hearted, compare your own sufferings with those of Him who endured such hostility directed against Him by sinners.

Worrell New Testament
For consider Him Who hath endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye become weary, fainting in your souls.

Worsley New Testament
Wherefore consider Him who endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, that ye may not give out, fainting in your minds:

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Context
The Call to Endurance
2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 4In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.…

Cross References
Isaiah 53:3-5
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

1 Peter 2:21-23
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Philippians 2:5-8
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: / Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. ...

Matthew 27:27-31
Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company around Him. / They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. / And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” ...

Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

John 15:18-20
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.

2 Corinthians 1:5
For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.

Romans 15:3
For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”

1 Peter 4:12-13
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

Matthew 10:24-25
A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. / It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!

John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

2 Timothy 3:12
Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Psalm 22:6-8
But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”

Psalm 69:7-9
For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face. / I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons, / because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.


Treasury of Scripture

For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds.

consider.

Hebrews 12:2
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 hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 3:1
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

1 Samuel 12:24
Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

contradiction.

Matthew 10:24,25
The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord…

Matthew 11:19
The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.

Matthew 12:24
But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

lest.

Hebrews 12:5
And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

Deuteronomy 20:3
And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;

Proverbs 24:10
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.

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Hebrews 12
1. An exhortation to constant faith, patience, and godliness by Christ's example
22. A commendation of the new covenant.














Consider Him
The phrase "Consider Him" invites believers to deeply reflect on Jesus Christ, the ultimate example of endurance and faithfulness. The Greek word for "consider" is "analogizomai," which means to think over or ponder carefully. This suggests a deliberate and thoughtful meditation on Christ's life and sufferings. Historically, early Christians faced persecution and trials, and this exhortation served as a reminder to focus on Jesus, who endured far greater suffering. By considering Him, believers are encouraged to draw strength and inspiration from His example.

who endured such hostility
The word "endured" comes from the Greek "hupomeno," meaning to remain steadfast under pressure. Jesus faced "hostility" (Greek: "antilogia"), which refers to contradiction or opposition. This hostility came from sinners, highlighting the unjust and severe nature of the opposition He faced. In the historical context, Jesus' endurance of hostility from religious leaders and the Roman authorities serves as a powerful testament to His unwavering commitment to His mission and love for humanity.

from sinners
This phrase emphasizes the source of the hostility Jesus faced. "Sinners" refers to those who were opposed to God's will and righteousness. In the scriptural context, it underscores the irony and tragedy of the sinless Son of God being opposed by sinful humanity. This opposition is a recurring theme in the Gospels, where Jesus is frequently challenged and rejected by those He came to save.

so that you will not grow weary
The purpose of considering Jesus' endurance is to prevent believers from becoming "weary" (Greek: "kamno"), which implies exhaustion or losing heart. The early Christian community, facing persecution and trials, needed encouragement to persevere. This phrase serves as a reminder that, by focusing on Jesus' example, believers can find renewed strength and resolve to continue in their faith journey.

and lose heart
The phrase "lose heart" translates from the Greek "ekluo," meaning to relax or become faint. It conveys the idea of giving up or becoming discouraged. In the broader scriptural context, this is a call to maintain spiritual vigor and not succumb to despair, even in the face of trials. The historical backdrop of the early church, with its challenges and persecutions, makes this exhortation particularly poignant, as it encourages believers to remain steadfast and hopeful, drawing inspiration from Christ's perseverance.

(3) The figure of the race is still continued, "For unless ye thus look unto Jesus ye will grow weary."

Consider.--Literally, compare; place your sufferings by the side of His.

Him that endured such contradiction.--Rather, Him that hath endured such gainsaying from sinners against themselves. The word "gainsaying," (Hebrews 6:16; Hebrews 7:7) is so frequently used in the LXX. for the rebelliousness of the people of Israel, that we need not here limit it to contradiction in words. The change of "Himself" into "themselves" (the reading of the oldest MSS.) is important, but it is not easy to say with what the last two words should be joined; for the meaning may be either "sinners against themselves" (comp. Numbers 16:38), or "gainsaying against themselves," In either case the force of the words will be that the sin or the opposition manifested against Him was really against themselves, since it was for their salvation that He came upon earth. To all His other sorrows were added the pain of their ingratitude and His grief over their aggravated guilt.

And faint.--Rather, fainting in your souls.

Verse 3. - For consider him that hath endured such contradiction of sinners against himself (or, of the sinners against him), lest ye be weary fainting in your souls. The word ἀντιλογία ("contradiction"), though strictly applicable to verbal gainsaying, and thus especially suggesting to our minds the blasphemies and false accusations against Christ, includes opposition of all kinds. It is used in the LXX. for "rebellion" (Hebrew, סְרַי), 2 Samuel 22:41; Proverbs 17:11, cf. Jude 1:11, τῇ ἀντιλογιᾴ τοῦ Κορέ. (Instead of εἰς ἑαυτόν (al. εἰς αὐτὸν) there is weighty manuscript authority for εἰς ἑαυτούς, equivalent to "against themselves.") "Lest ye be weary," etc., keeps in view the idea of getting tired in a race, the word ἐκλυεσθαι ("faint") being used primarily for corporeal, and figuratively for mental, lassitude (cf. Matthew 15:32, μήποτε ἐκλυθῶσι ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Consider
ἀναλογίσασθε (analogisasthe)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 357: To think upon, consider attentively. Middle voice from analogia; to estimate, i.e. contemplate.

Him who
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

endured
ὑπομεμενηκότα (hypomemenēkota)
Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5278: From hupo and meno; to stay under, i.e. Remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. Bear, have fortitude, persevere.

such
τοιαύτην (toiautēn)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5108: (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).

hostility
ἀντιλογίαν (antilogian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 485: Contradiction, contention, rebellion. From a derivative of antilego; dispute, disobedience.

from
ὑπὸ (hypo)
Preposition
Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).

sinners,
ἁμαρτωλῶν (hamartōlōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 268: Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner.

so that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

you will not grow weary
κάμητε (kamēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2577: To work, be weary, be sick. Apparently a primary verb; properly, to toil, i.e. to tire.

[and] lose heart.
ἐκλυόμενοι (eklyomenoi)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1590: To loose, release, unloose (as a bow-string), relax, enfeeble; pass: To be faint, grow weary. From ek and luo; to relax.


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