Hebrews 10:34

Ye had compassion. Literally, “you suffered with.” The words “of me” have been supplied by the translators. This “compassion” doubtless included visits with Paul while he was in prison, and food for him to supplement the meager prison rations.

In my bonds. Textual evidence is divided (cf. p. 10) between this and the reading “upon the prisoners [desmioi].” Textual evidence may also be cited for the reading, “upon the bonds [desmoi].” Because of these variations in the Greek text it is uncertain whether the writer refers specifically to a former personal experience or whether he may include himself as one of the various prisoners referred to collectively as “them” in v. 33. The context may be understood as tending to favor the reading “prisoners.” Compare Eph. 3:1; 2 Tim. 1:8.

Took joyfully. See on Matt. 5:12; James 1:2; cf. 1 Peter 4:13.

Spoiling. Or, “seizure.” Some had experienced the confiscation of property and personal belongings.

Knowing in yourselves that ye have. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the reading, “knowing yourselves to have,” that is, knowing that ye have.

In heaven. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the omission of these words, though there can, of course, be no question that the Christian’s “enduring substance” is “in heaven” (cf. Matt. 6:19-21).

Better. Or, “preferable,” “more useful,” “more advantageous.”

Substance. Or, “existence,” “possession.”