Hebrews 12:3

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Consider

Contradiction

Lest

General references

Matthew 10:24

Hebrews 12:12

Hebrews 13:13

Bible References

Consider

[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, [thoughtfully and attentively] consider the Apostle and High Priest whom we confessed [as ours when we accepted Him as Savior], namely, Jesus;

Only fear the Lord [with awe and profound reverence] and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.

Think over the things I am saying [grasp their application], for the Lord will grant you insight and understanding in everything.

Contradiction

“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor is a bond-servant above his master.

The Son of Man came eating and drinking [with others], and they say, ‘Look! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews]!’ Yet wisdom is justified and vindicated by her deeds [in the lives of those who respond to Me].”

But the Pharisees heard it and said, “This man casts out demons only by [the help of] Beelzebul (Satan) the prince of the demons.”

“Why do Your disciples violate the tradition (religious laws) handed down by the [Jewish] elders? For Your disciples do not [ceremonially] wash their hands before they eat.”

But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful and miraculous things that Jesus had done, and heard the boys who were shouting in [the porticoes and courts of] the temple [in praise and adoration], “Hosanna to the Son of David (the Messiah),” they became indignant

Then the Pharisees went and conspired together plotting how to trap Him by [distorting] what He said.

Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Listen carefully: this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that is to be opposed—

The scribes and the Pharisees began to consider and question [the implications of what He had said], saying, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemies [by claiming the rights and prerogatives of God]? Who can forgive sins [that is, remove guilt, nullify sin’s penalty, and assign righteousness] except God alone?”

But some of them said, “He drives out demons by [the power of] Beelzebul (Satan), the ruler of the demons.”

Then He laid His hands on her; and immediately she stood erect again and she began glorifying and praising God.

It happened one Sabbath, when He went for a meal at the house of one of the ruling Pharisees, that they were watching Him closely and carefully [hoping to entrap Him].

Both the Pharisees and the scribes began muttering and complaining, saying, “This man accepts and welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and were sneering and ridiculing Him.

Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples [for shouting these Messianic praises].”

For this reason the Jews began to persecute Jesus continually because He was doing these things on the Sabbath.

There was a lot of whispered discussion and murmuring among the crowds about Him. Some were saying, “He is a good man”; others said, “No, on the contrary, He misleads the people [giving them false ideas].”

Then the Pharisees told Him, “You are testifying on Your own behalf; Your testimony is not valid.”

Some Pharisees who were with Him heard these things and said to Him, “Are we also blind?”

Many of them said, “He has a demon and He is mad [insane—He raves and rambles]. Why listen to Him?”

A large crowd of Jews learned that He was there [at Bethany]; and they came, not only because of Jesus, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.

“If the world hates you [and it does], know that it has hated Me before it hated you.

But when He said this, one of the officers who was standing nearby struck Jesus [in the face], saying, “Is that how You answer the high priest?”

Lest

and you have forgotten the divine word of encouragement which is addressed to you as sons,

“My son, do not make light of the discipline of the Lord,
And do not lose heart and give up when you are corrected by Him;

and shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel: you are advancing today to battle against your enemies. Do not lack courage. Do not be afraid, or panic, or tremble [in terror] before them,

If you are slack (careless) in the day of distress,
Your strength is limited.

Even youths grow weary and tired,
And vigorous young men stumble badly,

The Lord God has given Me [His Servant] the tongue of disciples [as One who is taught],
That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple [as One who is taught].

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].

Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy [from God, granting us salvation, opportunities, and blessings], we do not get discouraged nor lose our motivation.

Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.

And as for [the rest of] you, believers, do not grow tired or lose heart in doing good [but continue doing what is right without weakening].

General references

“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor is a bond-servant above his master.

So then, strengthen hands that are weak and knees that tremble.

So, let us go out to Him outside the camp, bearing His contempt [the disgrace and shame that He had to suffer].