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Hebrews 10:32

But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;

KJV

Ἀναμιμνῄσκεσθε δὲ τὰς πρότερον ἡμέρας, ἐν αἷς φωτισθέντες πολλὴν ἄθλησιν ὑπεμείνατε παθημάτων,

Greek NT

Rememoramini autem pristinos dies, in quibus illuminati, magnum certamen sustinuistis passionum :

Vulgate

But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings;

ASV

But call to mind the former days, wherein, being illuminated, you endured a great fight of afflictions.

Douay-Rheims

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In the original Greek

12 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

δέ
de
conjunction · 2781×
πάθημα
pathema
noun · 16×
πολύς
polus
adjective · 412×
πρότερον
proteron
adjective · 10×
φωτίζω
photizo
verb · 11×
ἀναμιμνήσκω
anamimnesko
verb · 6×
ἄθλησις
athlesis
noun · 1×
ἐν
en
preposition · 2743×
ἡμέρα
emera
noun · 388×
o
article · 19778×
ὅς
os
relative_pronoun · 1404×
ὑπομένω
upomeno
verb · 17×

Themes

Historic Christian voices

8 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

§1216"This bath is called enlightenment, because those who receive this [catechetical] instruction are enlightened in their understanding . . . ."8 Having received in Baptism the Word, "the true light that enlightens every man," the person baptized has been "enlightened," he becomes a "son of light," indeed, he becomes "light" himself:9 Baptism is God's most beautiful and magnificen…
1. Faith is indeed great and brings salvation, and without it, it is not possible ever to be saved. It suffices not however of itself to accomplish this, but there is need of a right conversation also. So that on this account Paul also exhorts those who had already been counted worthy of the mysteries; saying, Let us labor to enter into that rest. Let us labor (he says), Faith …
1. The best Physicians after they have made a deep incision, and have increased the pains by the wound, soothing the afflicted part, and giving rest and refreshment to the disturbed soul, proceed not to make a second incision, but rather soothe that which has been made with gentle remedies, and such as are suited to remove the violence of the pain. This Paul also did after he h…
1. Faith needs a generous and vigorous soul, and one rising above all things of sense, and passing beyond the weakness of human reasonings. For it is not possible to become a believer, otherwise than by raising one's self above the common customs [of the world]. Inasmuch then as the souls of the Hebrews were thoroughly weakened, and though they had begun from faith, yet from ci…
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Cross-references

  • 2Cor 4:6 — For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
  • 2John 1:8 — Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
  • 2John 1:8 — Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
  • 2Pet 1:12 — Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.
  • 2Tim 1:10 — But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
  • 2Tim 2:3 — Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
  • 2Tim 2:3 — Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
  • 2Tim 4:7 — I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
  • Acts 8:1 — And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea an
  • Acts 9:1 — And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,
  • Col 2:1 — For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
  • Dan 11:32 — And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
  • Eph 1:18 — The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
  • Gal 3:3 — Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?
  • Gal 3:4 — Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.
  • Heb 6:4 — For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
  • Heb 6:4 — For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
  • Heb 6:11 — And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
  • Heb 11:25 — Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
  • Heb 11:27 — By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
  • Heb 12:4 — Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
  • Heb 12:4 — Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
  • Jas 1:12 — Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
  • Phil 1:29 — For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
  • Phil 1:30 — Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
  • Phil 3:16 — Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
  • Rev 2:5 — Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
  • Rev 2:5 — Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
  • Rev 3:3 — Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon th
  • Rom 12:12 — Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;