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The Antidote to Burnout
The primary antidote for spiritual weariness is to actively 'consider' Jesus. Commentators explain this is not a passing thought but a deliberate, analytical reflection. It involves studying, meditating on, and calculating what Christ endured. By fixing our minds on his example of perseverance through immense hostility, we find the strength to keep from 'fainting in our souls'.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 12:3
18th Century
Theologian
For consider him. Attentively reflect on his example, that you may be able to bear your trials in a proper manner.
That endured …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 12:3
Consider (αναλογισασθε). First aorist middle imperative of αναλογιζομα, old word to reckon up, to compare, to weigh, only here in …
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 12:3
19th Century
Bishop
The figure of the race is still continued: “For unless you thus look to Jesus you will grow weary.”
Consider.—Literally, compare;…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 12:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
The author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the ri…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 12:3
“Consider” (GK 382) is a word used in calculations. The readers are invited to “take account of” Jesus, the one who “endured” [GK 5702] opposition …
John Calvin
On Hebrews 12:3
16th Century
Theologian
For consider him, etc. He enforces his exhortation by comparing Christ with us; for if the Son of God, whom it is fitting for all…
John Gill
On Hebrews 12:3
17th Century
Pastor
For consider him
In the greatness of his person, as God, the Son of God, the heir of all things; and in his offices …
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 12:1–11
17th Century
Minister
The persevering obedience of faith in Christ was the race set before the Hebrews, in which they must either win the crown of glory, or have everlas…