be on the watch to look [after one another], to see that no one falls back from, fails to secure God's grace (His unmerited favor and spiritual blessing), in order that no root of resentment (rancor, bitterness, or hatred) shoots forth and causes trouble, bitter torment, and the many become contaminated, That no one may become guilty of sexual vice, or become a profane (godless and sacrilegious) person as Esau did, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and … 15 Exercise foresight and be on the watch to look [after one another], to see that no one falls back from and fails to secure God’s grace (His unmerited favor and spiritual blessing), in order that no root of resentment (rancor, bitterness, or hatred) shoots forth and causes trouble and bitter torment, and the many become contaminated and defiled by it—, 16 That no one may become guilty of sexual vice, or become a profane (godless and sacrilegious) person as Esau did, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. drooping hands and strengthen your feeble, smooth, straight paths for your feet [yes, make them safe and upright and happy paths that go in the right direction], so that the lame. Hebrews 12:4 You have not yet struggled and fought agonizingly against sin, nor have you yet resisted and withstood to the point of pouring out your [own] blood. 2 Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. painful; but afterwards it yields a peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it [a harvest of fruit which consists in righteousness–in conformity to God's will in purpose, thought, and action, resulting in right living and right standing with God]. Hebrews 12:5-15 AMPC. 27:30-40.]. respected [them for training us]. 3 Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition and bitter hostility against Himself [reckon up and consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you may not grow weary or exhausted, losing heart and relaxing and fainting in your minds. author--"Prince-leader." 12 For He says, I will declare Your [the Father’s] name to My brethren; in the midst of the [worshiping] congregation I will sing hymns of praise to You. And yet again, Here I am, I and the children whom God has given Me. 7 You must submit to and endure [correction] for discipline; God is dealing with you as with sons. ], Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition, bitter hostility against Himself [reckon up and consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you may not grow weary. (F), 20 For they could not bear the command that was given: If even a wild animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned to death. And to the church (assembly) of the Firstborn who are registered [as citizens] in heaven, and to the God Who is Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous (the redeemed in heaven) who have been made perfect, And to Jesus, the Mediator (Go-between, Agent) of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood which speaks [of mercy], a better, more gracious message than the blood of Abel [which cried out for vengeance]. The challenge was not so much the distance, but the bone-chilling waters of … Hebrews 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; Hebrews 10:12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; 12 Like a mantle [thrown about one’s self] You will roll them up, and they will be changed and replaced by others. Behold, the fresh and new has come! 19:12-22; 20:18-21; Deut. 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything … Hebrews 12 James 1 Hebrews 13 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) 13 Let love for your fellow believers continue and be a fixed practice with you [never let it fail]. It speaks of resurrection (Heb. And have you [completely] forgotten the divine word of appeal and encouragement in which you are reasoned with and addressed as sons? good to them; but He disciplines us for our certain good, that we may become sharers in His own holiness. Routines are things we practice on a regular basis. Hebrews 12:5-15. 4 You have not yet struggled and fought agonizingly against sin, nor have you yet resisted and withstood to the point of pouring out your [own] blood. The Greek word translated “author” in Hebrews 12:2 can also mean “captain,” “chief leader” or “prince.” Conversation. (G), 21 In fact, so awful and terrifying was the [phenomenal] sight that Moses said, I am terrified (aghast and trembling with fear).(H). Hebrews describes the heavenly world as a “creation” just as much as the cosmos (Heb. 25:29-34. 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