Hebrews 12:12-23 BSB

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:16

Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.Esau was profane for so slighting the blessing which went along with the birth-right. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:17

For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.He was rejected — He could not obtain it.For he found no place for repentance — There was no room for any such repentance as would regain what he had lost.Though he sought it — The blessing of the birth-right.Diligently with tears — He sought too late. Let us use the present time. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:18

For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest,For — A strong reason this why they ought the more to regard the whole exhortation drawn from the priesthood of Christ: because both salvation and vengeance are now nearer at hand.Ye are not come to the mountain that could be touched — That was of an earthy, material nature. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:19

And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more:The sound of a trumpet — Formed, without doubt, by the ministry of angels, and preparatory to the words, that is, the Ten Commandments, which were uttered with a loud voice, Deuteronomy 5:22. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:20

(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:For they could not bear — The terror which seized them, when they heard those words proclaimed, If even a beast, etc. Exodus 19:12, etc. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:21

And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)Even Moses - Though admitted to so near an intercourse with God, who "spake to him as a man speaketh to his friend." At other times he acted as a mediator between God and the people. But while the ten words were pronounced, he stood as one of the hearers, Exodus 19:25; Exodus 20:19. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:22

But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,But ye — Who believe in Christ.Are come — The apostle does not here speak of their coming to the church militant, but of that glorious privilege of New Testament believers, their communion with the church triumphant. But this is far more apparent to the eyes of celestial spirits than to ours which are yet veiled. St. Paul here shows an excellent knowledge of the... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:23

To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,To the general assembly — The word properly signifies a stated convention on some festival occasion.And church — The whole body of true believers, whether on earth or in paradise. Of the first-born-The first-born of Israel were enrolled by Moses; but these are enrolled in heaven, as citizens there. It is observable, that in this beautiful... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:12

12. Wherefore In view of the rich harvest of fruit derivable from suffering for righteousness’ sake, our author sounds a trumpet call of cheer and triumph to the racers in the Christian course (Hebrews 12:1-2) who are becoming faint and wearied (Hebrews 12:3) with persecutions in striving against sin. Hands, knees, and feet must be inspired with new life and energy. Hang down As if from exhaustion. Feeble As from paralysis. Paths Wheel-tracks or ruts. These should be straight ... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:14

14. Follow peace The thought of peace, continued from Hebrews 12:11, where see note. In spite of persecution, aim at peace with all, not only in the Church, but without. Holiness The sanctified Christian life, the likeness to the Lord, without which none shall see him. It is queried by Delitzsch and Alford whether God or Christ is designated here, and Lunemann thinks it cannot be decided. But when the word see is used, as see God, (Matthew 5:8, where see note,) or, “see the... read more

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:16

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:17

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:18

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:19

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:20

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:21

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:22

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hebrews 12:23

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:12

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:14

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