Summary
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" (Hebrews 13:23) 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.[1][2] This chapter contains the call to respond gratefully and nobly to God's invitation.[3][4]
| Hebrews 12 | |
|---|---|
 Epistle to the Hebrews 2:14-5:5; 10:8-22; 10:29-11:13; 11:28-12:17 in Papyrus 13 (AD. 225-250). | |
| Book | Epistle to the Hebrews |
| Category | General epistles |
| Christian Bible part | New Testament |
| Order in the Christian part | 19 |
Text edit
The original text was written in Koine Greek. This chapter is divided into 29 verses.
Textual witnesses edit
Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter are:
- Papyrus 46 (175–225; complete)[5]
- Papyrus 13 (AD 225-250; extant verses 1-17)[5]
- Codex Vaticanus (325-350)
- Codex Sinaiticus (330-360)
- Codex Alexandrinus (400-440)
- Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus (ca. 450; extant verses 16-29)
- Codex Freerianus (~450; extant verses 1,7-9,16-18,25-27)
- Codex Claromontanus (~550)
- Codex Coislinianus (ca. 550; extant verses 10–15)
Old Testament references edit
- Hebrews 12:6: Proverbs 3:11, 12
- Hebrews 12:20: Exodus 19:12, 13
- Hebrews 12:21: Deuteronomy 9:19
- Hebrews 12:26: Haggai 2:6
Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter of Faith (12:1–3) edit
Verses 1–2 edit
- 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, 2looking 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.[6]
Pay Heed to the Voice of God! (12:25–29) edit
Verse 28 edit
Uses edit
Music edit
Bobby McFerrin based the lyrics of the song "Discipline" from his 1990 album Medicine Music on several verses in this chapter.[9][10]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Attridge 2007, p. 1236.
- ^ deSilva 2005, p. 201.
- ^ Attridge 2007, pp. 1253–4.
- ^ deSilva 2005, p. 203.
- ^ a b deSilva 2005, p. 202.
- ^ Hebrews 12:1–2 NKJV
- ^ Hebrews 12:28 NKJV
- ^ Gill, John. Exposition of the Entire Bible - Hebrews 12:28
- ^ Bentoff, Jeff (23 Nov 1990). "Good `Medicine' Singer McFerrin happy with new direction". Milwaukee Sentinel. Feature. p. 16.
- ^ Swedin, Karen Boren (January 30, 1991). "McFerrin Shines Forth by Dancing to Music Within". Deseret News.
Bibliography edit
- Attridge, Harold W. (2007). "75. Hebrews". In Barton, John; Muddiman, John (eds.). The Oxford Bible Commentary (first (paperback) ed.). Oxford University Press. pp. 1236–1254. ISBN 978-0199277186. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- deSilva, David A. (2005). "Hebrews". In Evans, Craig A. (ed.). Bible Knowledge Background Commentary: John's Gospel, Hebrews-Revelation. The Bible Knowledge Series (illustrated ed.). Colorado Springs, Colo.: Victor. pp. 199–256. ISBN 9780781442282.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: Gill, John. Exposition of the Entire Bible (1746-1763).
External links edit
- Hebrews 12 King James Bible - Wikisource
- English Translation with Parallel Latin Vulgate
- Online Bible at GospelHall.org (ESV, KJV, Darby, American Standard Version, Bible in Basic English)
- Multiple bible versions at Bible Gateway (NKJV, NIV, NRSV etc.)