Hebrews 12:1-3
New King James Version
The Race of Faith
12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, (A)let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and (B)let us run (C)with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the [a]author and [b]finisher of our faith, (D)who for the joy that was set before Him (E)endured the cross, despising the shame, and (F)has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
The Discipline of God(G)
3 (H)For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, (I)lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.
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- Hebrews 12:2 originator
- Hebrews 12:2 perfecter
Hebrews 12:1-3
American Standard Version
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, 2 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. 3 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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- Hebrews 12:1 Or, encumbrance
- Hebrews 12:1 Or, doth closely cling to us. Or, is admired of many
- Hebrews 12:1 Or, stedfastness
- Hebrews 12:2 Or, captain
- Hebrews 12:3 Many ancient authorities read themselves. Compare Num. 16:38.
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