Hebrews 10:33
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Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
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The persecutions here referred to seem to have been endured by the Hebrew Christians at their first conversion, not only in Palestine, but also in Rome and elsewhere, the Jews in every city inciting the populace and the Roman authorities against Christians. gazing-stock--as in a theater (so the Greek): often used as the place of punishment in the presence of the assembled multitudes. Act 19:29; Co1 4:9, "Made a theatrical spectacle to the world." ye became--of your own accord: attesting your Christian sympathy with your suffering brethren. companions of--sharers in affliction with.
Open source ↗The apostle knew very well that the Hebrews, to whom he wrote, were strangely fond of the Levitical dispensation, and therefore he fills his mouth with arguments to wean them from it; and in order thereto proceeds in this chapter, I. To lay low the whole of that priesthood and sacrifice (Heb 10:1-6). II. He raises and exalts the priesthood of Christ very high, that he might effectually recommend him and his gospel to them (Heb 10:7-18). III. He shows to believers the honours and dignities of their state, and calls them to suitable duties (Heb 10:19 to the end).
Open source ↗10:33 public ridicule: They were insulted and disgraced. • beaten: They were abused physically. • At times they were direct recipients of abuse, and at times they stood with others who were suffering.
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For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men.
Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.
Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.
Rise up, O God; defend Your cause! Remember how the fool mocks You all day long.
It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch.
For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews,
He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.