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A Superior Father
The verse makes a powerful 'greater-than' argument. We submitted to our earthly fathers, whose discipline was temporary and often flawed. Commentators stress that we should 'much rather' submit to our Heavenly Father, whose discipline is perfect, motivated by pure love, and aimed at our eternal spiritual well-being.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 12:9
18th Century
Theologian
Furthermore. As an additional consideration to encourage us to receive discipline with submission, the argument in this verse is derived f…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 12:9
Furthermore (ειτα). The next step in the argument ().
We had (ειχομεν). Imperfect indicative of customary …
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 12:9
19th Century
Bishop
Furthermore we have had fathers.—Rather, Furthermore we had the fathers of our flesh as chasteners (i.e.,
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 12:9
19th Century
Preacher
Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 12:9
The writer appeals to the practice and result of discipline exercised in the human family. He and his readers experienced discipline from their fat…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 12:9
16th Century
Theologian
Furthermore, we have had fathers of our flesh, etc. This comparison has several parts:
- That if we showed so much reverence to…
John Gill
On Hebrews 12:9
17th Century
Pastor
Furthermore, we have had fathers of our flesh
Earthly parents; who are so called, because they are the immediate cau…
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…