Hebrews 12 Explained

Hebrews 12 is the twelfth chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The author is anonymous, although the internal reference to "our brother Timothy" causes a traditional attribution to Paul, but this attribution has been disputed since the second century and there is no decisive evidence for the authorship. This chapter contains the call to respond gratefully and nobly to God's invitation.

Text

The original text was written in Koine Greek. This chapter is divided into 29 verses.

Textual witnesses

Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter are:

Old Testament references

Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter of Faith (12:1–3)

Verses 1–2

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.[1]

Pay Heed to the Voice of God! (12:25–29)

Verse 28

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may[j] serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.[2] [3]

Uses

Music

Bobby McFerrin based the lyrics of the song "Discipline" from his 1990 album Medicine Music on several verses in this chapter.[4] [5]

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Notes and References

  1. 2 Hebrews NKJV
  2. 2 Hebrews NKJV
  3. [John Gill (theologian)|Gill, John]
  4. News: Bentoff . Jeff . Good `Medicine' Singer McFerrin happy with new direction . Milwaukee Sentinel . 23 Nov 1990 . Feature . 16.
  5. Web site: McFerrin Shines Forth by Dancing to Music Within . Karen Boren . Swedin . January 30, 1991 . Deseret News.