Bible Commentaries
Hebrews 12

Verse 1

the sin

Omit "the."

Verse 2

author

leader, or, originator. See margin ref., Hebrews 2:10. (See Scofield "Hebrews 2:10- :") .

Verse 3

consider consider well, i.e. weigh so as to judge its value.

sinners Sin. (See Scofield " :-") .

Verse 4

sin

Sin. (See Scofield " :-") .

Verse 5

Lord

Jehovah. Proverbs 3:11; Proverbs 3:12.

Verse 6

Lord

Jehovah. Proverbs 3:12.

Verse 11

righteousness

(See Scofield " :-") .

Verse 17

it

i.e. the blessing.

Verse 22

angels

(See Scofield " :-") .

Verse 23

church

Church (true), Summary: The true church, composed of the whole number of regenerate persons from Pentecost to the first resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:52 united together and to Christ by the baptism with the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:12; 1 Corinthians 12:13 is the body of Christ of which He is the Head Ephesians 1:22; Ephesians 1:23. As such, it is a holy temple for the habitation of God through the Spirit Ephesians 2:21; Ephesians 2:22 is "one flesh" with Christ Ephesians 5:30; Ephesians 5:31 and espoused to Him as a chaste virgin to one husband 2 Corinthians 11:2-4.

perfect (See Scofield "2 Corinthians 11:2-47.11.4- :") .

Verse 28

grace

Grace (imparted). Hebrews 12:15; Hebrews 12:28; Hebrews 13:9; Romans 6:1; 2 Peter 3:18.