Hebrews 10:33

33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated.

Hebrews 10:33 in Other Translations

KJV
33 Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
ESV
33 sometimes being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated.
NLT
33 Sometimes you were exposed to public ridicule and were beaten, and sometimes you helped others who were suffering the same things.
MSG
33 Kicked around in public, targets of every kind of abuse - some days it was you, other days your friends.
CSB
33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to taunts and afflictions, and at other times you were companions of those who were treated that way.

Hebrews 10:33 Meaning and Commentary

Hebrews 10:33

Partly whilst ye were made a gazing stock
Brought upon the stage or theatre, and made a spectacle to the world, angels, and men, ( 1 Corinthians 4:9 )

both by reproaches and afflictions;
suffering both in their characters and reputations, and in their persons and substance:

and partly whilst ye became companions of them that were so used;
they maintained their communion with them, relieved them in distress, and sympathized with them.

Hebrews 10:33 In-Context

31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
32 Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering.
33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated.
34 You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.
35 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Corinthians 4:9
  • 2. Philippians 4:14; 1 Thessalonians 2:14
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