Hebrews 10:33

Verse

Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.

American Standard Version (1901)

partly, being made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, becoming partakers with them that were so used.

Bible in Basic English

In part, in being attacked by angry words and cruel acts, before the eyes of everyone, and in part, in being united with those who were attacked in this way.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations, were made a gazingstock; and on the other, became companions of them that were used in such sort.

Free Bible Version

Sometimes you were made a spectacle of, being insulted and attacked; at other times you stood in solidarity with those who were suffering.

Geneva Bible 1599

Partly while yee were made a gazing stocke both by reproches and afflictions, and partly while ye became companions of them which were so tossed to and from.

King James (Authorized) Version

Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.

Translation for Translators

At times you were publicly insulted {people publicly insulted you} and you suffered {people persecuted you}. But you showed great concern for those who were treated like that.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You were exposed to public ridicule by insults and persecution, and you were sharing with those who went through such suffering.

Noah Webster Bible

Partly, while ye were made a gazing-stock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, while ye became companions of them that were so used.

World English Bible

partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions, and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so.

Young's Literal Translation

partly both with reproaches and tribulations being made spectacles, and partly having become partners of those so living,

Context

A Call to Persevere

³²Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.³³Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.³⁴You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.

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Summary

Hebrews 10:33 reflects on the sufferings endured by early Christians, highlighting the persecution and trials they faced for their faith. The verse emphasizes the solidarity among believers, as they shared in each other's sufferings and supported one another through hardships. It serves as a reminder to remain steadfast in faith, even in the face of opposition and adversity, knowing that God is faithful and will ultimately reward those who persevere. The verse encourages believers to hold fast to their confession of hope without wavering, trusting in the promises of God despite the challenges they may encounter.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Ye were made a gazing-stock - Θεατριζομενοι· Ye were exhibited as wild beasts and other shows at the theatres. See the note on Co1 4:9, where all this is illustrated. Companions of them that were so used - It appears, from Th1 2:14, Th1 2:15, that the Churches of God in Judea were greatly persecuted, and that they believed with courage and constancy in their persecutions. When any victim of persecuting rage was marked out, the rest were prompt to take his part, and acknowledge themselves believers in the same doctrine for which he suffered. This was a noble spirit; many would have slunk into a corner, and put off the marks of Christ, that they might not be exposed to affliction on this account.

John Gill Bible Commentary

For ye have need of patience,.... Not that they were destitute of the grace of patience; for where God is the God of all grace, he is the God of patience; and such, who are called by grace, are conformed to the image of Christ, and, among other things, are like him in this; and those who are born of the Spirit, have the fruits of the Spirit, and this, among the rest; to whom the word of God is effectual, this fruit is produced in them, that being the word of patience; and such who are brought into the kingdom of Christ, are also in the patience of Jesus; where there is one grace, there is every grace; saints are immediately called to sufferings and trials, which require patience; and, without this, there can be no enjoyment of a man's self: but the meaning is, that they needed the continuance, exercise, and increase of it; in general, to run the race set before them; to bear afflictions from the hand of God, and reproaches and persecutions from men; to wait for God, when he hides his face, and for answers of prayer, when they are deferred; and to bear up, and not to sink under temptations; and to live in the constant expectation of heaven and happiness: and, in particular, it is necessary for the following, that after ye have done the will of God: there is the purposing will of God, which is done by himself; and there is his revealed will, touching the salvation of men, which is done by his Son; and there is his will of precept to be done by men; and which, when done aright, is done according to the rule of his word, in faith, from love, through the strength of Christ, and by the assistance of his Spirit and grace, with a view to his glory, and without any dependence on what is done: and the will of God regards suffering, as well as doing; for to that the saints are also called, to which patience is necessary: ye might receive the promise; that is, of eternal life; not the promise itself, which they had received already, but the thing promised; which is the sense, in which this word is often used in this book, Heb 6:12 which is so called, to show that it is not of works, for promise and merit do not agree together; but that it is of grace, and will certainly be enjoyed, but must be patiently waited for.

Hebrews 10:33

A Call to Persevere

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Berean Standard Bible

Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.

American Standard Version (1901)

partly, being made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, becoming partakers with them that were so used.

Bible in Basic English

In part, in being attacked by angry words and cruel acts, before the eyes of everyone, and in part, in being united with those who were attacked in this way.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations, were made a gazingstock; and on the other, became companions of them that were used in such sort.

Free Bible Version

Sometimes you were made a spectacle of, being insulted and attacked; at other times you stood in solidarity with those who were suffering.

Geneva Bible 1599

Partly while yee were made a gazing stocke both by reproches and afflictions, and partly while ye became companions of them which were so tossed to and from.

King James (Authorized) Version

Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.

Translation for Translators

At times you were publicly insulted {people publicly insulted you} and you suffered {people persecuted you}. But you showed great concern for those who were treated like that.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You were exposed to public ridicule by insults and persecution, and you were sharing with those who went through such suffering.

Noah Webster Bible

Partly, while ye were made a gazing-stock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, while ye became companions of them that were so used.

World English Bible

partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions, and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so.

Young's Literal Translation

partly both with reproaches and tribulations being made spectacles, and partly having become partners of those so living,

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Hebrews 10:33

Verse

Context

A Call to Persevere

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Hebrews 10:33

A Call to Persevere

K-144 Magna Carta of Apostolic Faith

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes