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Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of Faith

12 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, (A)laying aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, let us (B)run with (C)endurance the race that is set before us, [a]fixing our eyes on Jesus, the [b](D)author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him (E)endured the cross, (F)despising the shame, and has (G)sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

For (H)consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary, (I)fainting [c]in heart.

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  1. Hebrews 12:2 Lit looking to
  2. Hebrews 12:2 Or leader
  3. Hebrews 12:3 Lit souls

12 Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every [a]weight, and the sin which [b]doth so easily beset us, and let us run with [c]patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the [d]author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against [e]himself, that ye wax not weary, fainting in your souls.

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  1. Hebrews 12:1 Or, encumbrance
  2. Hebrews 12:1 Or, doth closely cling to us. Or, is admired of many
  3. Hebrews 12:1 Or, stedfastness
  4. Hebrews 12:2 Or, captain
  5. Hebrews 12:3 Many ancient authorities read themselves. Compare Num. 16:38.