Parallel Bible results for "Hebrews 12:1-4"

Hebrews 12:1-4

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1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
1 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 with perseverance the race marked out for us,
2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3 Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.
3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
4 After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin.
4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
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