Hebrews 12:4 Meaning and Explanation
“Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →In their struggle against sin the readers have not yet had to give their lives, as Christ did.
What Does Hebrews 12:4 Mean?
Following the call to consider Jesus, the writer measures the readers' trials against his. They have suffered, but they have not yet been put to death for their faithfulness.
The language is drawn from the contest: striving against sin like wrestlers locked in a hard match. The reminder is bracing rather than belittling. Their endurance has limits they have not yet reached, and the example of Christ, who resisted all the way to blood, both humbles their complaint and steadies their resolve to press on.
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What does Hebrews 12:4 mean?
In their struggle against sin the readers have not yet had to give their lives, as Christ did.