• Hebrews 12:3
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 3 ἀναλογίσασθε Reckon up for selves γὰρ for τὸν the (one) τοιαύτην such ὑπομεμενηκότα having endured ὑπὸ by τῶν the ἁμαρτωλῶν sinners εἰς into ἑαυτοὺς themselves ἀντιλογίαν, contradiction, ἵνα in order that μὴ not κάμητε YOU may get tired ταῖς to the ψυχαῖς souls ὑμῶν of YOU ἐκλυόμενοι. being loosed out.

  • Hebrews 12:3
    The Emphasized Bible

    • 3 For take ye into consideration—Him who hath endured such contradiction by sinners against themselves, Lest ye be wearied in your souls becoming exhausted.

  • Hebrews Study Notes—Chapter 12
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 12:3

      consider closely: The Greek verb here rendered “consider closely” can mean to think carefully about or to meditate on something. The Hebrew Christians faced opposition and other hardships. (Heb 10:33, 34) So meditating on the example of Jesus, who endured the most vicious opposition, would help them to endure as he did. (Joh 13:14, 15; Php 2:5; 1Pe 2:21) In this letter, Paul often shows that pondering over Scriptural events and examples strengthens Christians in their resolve to remain faithful.​—Heb 11:19, 26; 12:2.

      against their own interests: Those who opposed Christ lost out on a unique opportunity to accept and obey the man Jesus as the foretold Messiah. Some opposers among the religious leaders never repented, so they forfeited any prospect of future life. (Mt 23:33-35; Joh 17:12; see study note on Mr 3:29.) Thus, the only lasting damage they inflicted was on themselves.

      so that you may not get tired and give up: According to one reference work, the Greek verbs rendered “get tired” and “give up” may refer to “the exhaustion a runner could face.” Here Paul uses the terms figuratively to describe the danger of growing too weary to keep running the Christian race and, as a result, giving up in the struggle against sin. (See also study notes on Heb 12:1.) This warning encouraged Christians to endure “to the end.” (Mt 24:13) Paul’s exhortation was particularly timely, as the Jewish system of things was about to pass away.​—Lu 21:20-24.

      give up: Or “give out in your souls.”​—See Glossary, “Soul.”