Hebrews 10:32 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)32 But remember the earlier days when, after you were enlightened [to the truth], you endured a difficult struggle by having to suffer [much]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176932 But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition32 But be ever mindful of the days gone by in which, after you were first spiritually enlightened, you endured a great and painful struggle, Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)32 But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible32 But remember the earlier days, after you saw the light. You stood your ground while you were suffering from an enormous amount of pressure. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version32 But call to mind the former days, in which, after being enlightened, you endured a great struggle of afflictions. Ver Capítulo |
So, remember how you have received and heard the message [i.e., they had eagerly accepted the Gospel]; [now] obey it and repent. For if you do not become [spiritually] alert, I will come as a thief [i.e. unexpectedly] and you will not know the [exact] time that I will come upon you [in judgment. See 2:16, 25].
For God, who said [Gen. 1:3], “Light will shine out of darkness,” has [also] shone in our hearts to provide [us with] the light of the knowledge of God’s splendor [as it shines] on the face of Christ. [Note: This allusion to “splendor shining on Christ’s face” may be a continuation of the analogy used in 3:13].
For certainly enough time has elapsed so that [by now] you ought to be teachers, [but instead] you are in need of having someone teach you again the basic principles of God’s message. You have become people who need “milk” and not “solid food.” [Note: The fundamental truths of Christianity are here figuratively spoken of as “milk,” while the more advanced teaching, such as Christ’s priesthood being like Melchizedek’s, is called “solid food”].