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NASB | Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God's absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us, |
Bible Question: the sin that so easily ensnares us For each person your ensnaring sin might be different what is your ensnaring sin mean |
Bible Answer: Hi Dolly Beard, The word translated "ensnaring" or "besetting" is "euperistatos", which is a combination of eu 'good', peri 'around', and histemi 'stand'. This is the sin that is good at standing all around you. Here is what the writer is expressing. You are running a race, but if you allow sin, its the same as having the whole football team in your way. Any direction you try to go, you can't run, because of the 300 lb dude blocking you. In application, this is the sin that is your "achilles heel", the one that gets you every time, the one you feel condemnation for everytime you pray, the one you know have to kick if you are going to run your race to win. Look unto Jesus. He began our faith, He will finish our faith. I hope this helps! Love in Christ, Mark |
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