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Hebrews 12:4 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Hebrews 12:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 12 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
God Disciplines His Children
“Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.”
Hebrews 12:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 12:4
Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. This verse provides sobering perspective on the readers' persecution. Though facing opposition, they hadn't yet been martyred—'not yet resisted unto blood' (oupō mechris haimatos antikatesteete). Christ shed His blood; many Old Testament saints were killed (11:35-38); but these believers, though suffering, remained alive. This both comforts and challenges: their suffering was real but not yet ultimate.The phrase 'striving against sin' (antagonizomenoi, ἀνταγωνιζόμενοι—athletic metaphor, 'competing against') can be understood two ways: ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 12:4
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“who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able”
“in which”
“the author and perfecter of faith”
“and the time of my departure has come.”
“and because of the word of their testimony. They didn't love their life”
“and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name's sake.”
“and of all who have been slain on the earth.,And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.,,,,,,,,”
“I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed for the Word of God”
“and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. When I saw her”