Hebrews 12:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:3 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:3 — KJV
“For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”
— Hebrews 12:3 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:3 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 12:3
“And it was so, that all that saw it said, There was no such deed done nor seen from the day that the children of Israel came up out of the land of Egypt unto this day: consider of it, take advice, and speak your minds.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:3: consider, such, minds
“Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:3: consider, such, against
“And lest your heart faint, and ye fear for the rumour that shall be heard in the land; a rumour shall both come one year, and after that in another year shall come a rumour, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler. lest: or, let not”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:3: against, lest, faint
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. if: or, although”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:3: consider, such, lest
“And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:3: against, himself
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