²⁴ Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh^(A) with its passions and desires.^{(B) 25} Since we live by the Spirit,^(C) let us keep in step with the Spirit. ²⁶ Let us not become conceited,^(D) provoking and envying each other.

12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run^(A) with perseverance^(B) the race marked out for us, ² fixing our eyes on Jesus,^(C) the pioneer^(D) and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,^(E) scorning its shame,^(F) and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.^(G)