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39 Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40 since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect.(A)

The Example of Jesus

12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,[a] and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,(B) looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith, who for the sake of[b] the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.(C)

Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners,[c] so that you may not grow weary in your souls or lose heart.(D)

Footnotes

  1. 12.1 Other ancient authorities read sin that easily distracts
  2. 12.2 Or who instead of
  3. 12.3 Other ancient authorities read such hostility from sinners against themselves