Hebrews 12:3

For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

Cross-reference

Hebrews 12:2 supplies the specific content of whom to consider: Jesus who endured the cross and sat down at God’s right hand.

Hebrews 12:12 applies the exhortation: strengthen feeble arms and weak knees—directly continuing the command not to grow weary from 12:3.

Hebrews 3:1 Parallel

Hebrews 3:1 also urges readers to 'consider Jesus' — calling Him Apostle and High Priest, adding his identity to the call in 12:3.

Hebrews 13:13 calls believers to bear Christ's disgrace outside the camp—the same reproach Jesus endured, which Hebrews 12:3 says to consider.

Hebrews 11:27 shows Moses persevering by seeing the invisible God—just as believers here consider the unseen Christ to avoid weariness.

Luke 11:54 Parallel

Luke 11:54 describes Pharisees lying in wait to catch Jesus—a specific tactic of the opposition He endured.

John 8:49 Parallel

In John 8:49, Jesus is accused of having a demon while honoring the Father — a direct instance of the hostility he endured.

John 8:48 Parallel

John 8:13 again shows Pharisees opposing Jesus by questioning his witness—consistent with the opposition he endured.

John 8:13 Parallel

John 8:13 has Pharisees challenging Jesus' self-testimony—a direct challenge and opposition to his claims.

Luke 4:28 Parallel

Luke 4:28 records the synagogue crowd's fury at Jesus—a direct instance of the hostility He faced.

Luke 4:29 Parallel

Luke 4:29 describes them trying to throw Jesus off a cliff—intense opposition He endured.

John 5:16 Parallel

John 5:16 says Jews persecuted Jesus for healing on the Sabbath—a direct example of the hostility he faced.

Luke 11:15 Parallel

Luke 11:15 records the charge that Jesus casts out demons by Beelzebul—a clear slander He endured.

Luke 19:39 Parallel

Luke 19:39 shows Pharisees telling Jesus to rebuke his disciples—an attempt to suppress praise, an act of opposition.

Luke 11:53 Parallel

Luke 11:53 explicitly says the Pharisees began to oppose Jesus fiercely—a direct match to the opposition Hebrews mentions.

In John 10:31-39, Jews again try to stone Jesus and argue with him — a sustained episode of opposition he endured.

Luke 13:14 Parallel

Luke 13:14 shows the synagogue ruler's indignation at Jesus healing on the Sabbath—a clear instance of the opposition from sinners Jesus endured.

Luke 15:2 Parallel

Luke 15:2 has Pharisees grumbling that Jesus welcomes sinners—direct opposition to his ministry.

Luke 16:14 Parallel

Luke 16:14 records Pharisees scoffing at Jesus because of their love of money—hostile opposition from religious leaders.

John 8:52 Parallel

In John 8:52, the Jews declare Jesus has a demon — a clear verbal assault that matches the sinners' hostility.

John 8:59 Parallel

In John 8:59, the Jews pick up stones to kill Jesus — physical hostility that parallels the opposition he endured.

John 10:20 Parallel

In John 10:20, many say 'He has a demon and is insane' — a direct verbal attack, illustrating the hostility Jesus faced.

Matthew 21:16 continues the confrontation as leaders question Jesus about children's praise—another instance of hostility.

Matthew 21:15 shows chief priests indignant at Jesus' miracles and children's praise—direct hostility from religious leaders.

Matthew 12:24 shows Pharisees accusing Jesus of casting out demons by Beelzebul—specific hostility from sinners against him.

In John 15:18-24, Jesus teaches that the world hated him first — this explains the source of the hostility he endured.

Matthew 10:25 adds that Jesus was called Beelzebul, so his followers will be maligned—directly illustrating the hostility he endured.

Matthew 10:24 establishes the principle that disciples are not above teachers, implying followers should expect the same hostility Jesus faced.

Galatians 6:9 directly parallels the exhortation not to grow weary in doing good, with a promise of harvest.

Isaiah 40:31 promises renewed strength for those who wait on the Lord—the antidote to growing weary.

Revelation 2:3 commends the church for enduring hardships and not growing weary—the exact phrase from Hebrews 12:3.

In 2 Corinthians 4:18, Paul urges focusing on the unseen eternal—the same mindset that helps believers not grow weary by considering Christ's endurance.

1 Peter 2:23 describes Christ's non-retaliation in suffering—the exact attitude believers are to consider in Hebrews 12:3 to not lose heart.

Jeremiah 45:3 records Baruch’s complaint of being worn out — exactly the condition Hebrews warns against, providing a negative example.

Isaiah 53:3 Allusion

Isaiah 53:3 describes the suffering servant despised by men — the very opposition Christ endured, as Hebrews calls us to consider.

Proverbs 3:11 is the source of the discipline quote in Hebrews 12:5-6, directly connected to enduring hardship without growing weary.

Mark 15:19 Parallel

Mark 15:19 depicts soldiers mocking and striking Jesus—the very physical abuse and opposition He endured.

Matthew 22:15 shows Pharisees plotting to entangle Jesus—an example of the opposition from sinners He endured.

2 Corinthians 4:16 reiterates not losing heart despite physical decay—a parallel encouragement for renewal.

Luke 18:1 Parallel

Luke 18:1 encourages persistent prayer so as not to lose heart—the same phrase as here, applied to a different context.

Isaiah 50:4 Typology

Isaiah 50:4 describes the Servant sustaining the weary with a word—prefiguring Christ who endured and encourages.

Ephesians 3:13 asks believers not to be discouraged by Paul's sufferings—echoing the call here to not lose heart when facing opposition.

Matthew 11:19 shows Jesus slandered as a glutton and drunkard—another form of hostility from sinners he faced.

Matthew 21:23 shows chief priests and elders challenging Jesus' authority—a form of opposition he endured.

Mark 2:16 Parallel

Mark 2:16 shows Pharisees criticizing Jesus for eating with sinners—a direct example of the opposition from sinners He endured.

Mark 2:24 Parallel

Mark 2:24 records Pharisees accusing Jesus' disciples of Sabbath-breaking—another instance of religious opposition Jesus faced.

Proverbs 24:10 warns that fainting in adversity reveals small strength—echoing the need to endure.

Luke 2:34 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 2:34 prophesies Jesus as a sign spoken against—revealing that His opposition was foretold and inevitable.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Paul similarly exhorts believers not to grow weary in doing good — directly echoing the warning against losing heart.

Jeremiah 12:5 challenges the prophet to prepare for greater trials — parallel to the call to not grow weary under opposition.

2 Corinthians 4:1 expresses not losing heart because of grace—the same attitude urged here.

Isaiah 40:30 describes human weariness and exhaustion—the very condition the readers are warned against.

1 Peter 4:16 Related theme

1 Peter 4:16 adds that suffering as a Christian is cause for praise, not shame—reinforcing the call not to grow weary.

Job 4:5 Contrast

Job 4:5 shows the very response Hebrews warns against — growing dismayed when trouble comes, serving as a negative example.

2 Timothy 2:3 calls to endure hardship as a soldier of Christ—mirroring the call here to endure by focusing on Christ's example.

Zephaniah 3:16 urges Jerusalem not to let hands hang limp — an idiom for giving up, directly parallel to Hebrews' warning against losing heart.

1 Corinthians 15:58 calls for steadfastness and immovability in the Lord's work—a parallel exhortation.

Romans 8:35 Related theme

Romans 8:35 lists hardships and persecutions that cannot separate believers from Christ—encouraging endurance similar to Jesus' example.

Mark 9:14 Parallel

Mark 9:14 shows scribes arguing with Jesus' disciples—opposition that echoes the hostility Jesus endured.

John 7:12 Parallel

John 7:12 describes divisions; some say Jesus deceives the people—representing opposition from among the crowd.

Luke 5:21 Parallel

Luke 5:21 shows Pharisees accusing Jesus of blasphemy—a specific accusation that exemplifies sinners opposing Him.

Luke 11:16 Parallel

Luke 11:16 shows others testing Jesus by demanding a sign—a form of opposition from sinners.