Hebrews 12:3

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 12:3

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

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

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For reckon over him having endured such contradiction of the sinful against himself, lest being harassed, ye labor in your souls.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 12:3

ForG1063Conjunction considerG357VerbhimthatenduredG5278Verb suchG5108Adjective contradictionG485Noun Feminine ofG5259Preposition sinnersG268Adjective againstG1519Preposition himselfG846 lestG3363ConjunctionyebeweariedG2577VerbandfaintG1590VerbinyourG5216 mindsG5590Noun Feminine

Commentary for Hebrews 12:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 12:3

Summary

Consider Jesus' suffering to avoid discouragement

Event

Encouraging perseverance

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD