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For consider him who has endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, that you don`t grow weary, fainting in your souls.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
For consider him. Attentively reflect on his example, that you may be able to bear your trials in a proper manner.
That endured …
Consider (αναλογισασθε). First aorist middle imperative of αναλογιζομα, old word to reckon up, to compare, to weigh, only here in …
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
“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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For consider him In the greatness of his person, as God, the Son of God, the heir of all things; and in his offices …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Having commended in a number of ways the faith by which the members are joined to Christ the head, the Apostle now gives a moral admonition to keep…
