Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
- KJV
- Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
- WEB
- Therefore let’s also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
- ASV
- Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
- DARBY
- Let *us* also therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and sin which so easily entangles us, run with endurance the race that lies before us,
- BLB
- Therefore we also, having such a great cloud of witnesses encompassing us, having put off every weight and the sin easily entangling, should run through perseverance the race lying before us,
- ÅB
- Derfor, la og oss, da vi har så stor en sky av vitner omkring oss, avlegge alt som tynger, og synden som henger så fast ved oss, og med tålmodighet løpe i den kamp som er oss foresatt,
- OTB
- Derfor, siden vi er omgitt av en så stor sky av vitner, la oss kvitte oss med enhver hindring og synden som så lett fanger oss, og la oss løpe med utholdenhet i løpet som er satt foran oss,
- B1930
- Derfor, la og oss, da vi har så stor en sky av vidner omkring oss, avlegge alt som tynger, og synden som henger så fast ved oss, og med tålmodighet løpe i den kamp som er oss foresatt,
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Read in context1 Corinthians 9:24–27
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.
Read in contextPhilippians 2:16
as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
Read in contextLuke 21:34
But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
Read in contextHebrews 10:35–39
So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.
Read in contextPhilippians 3:10–14
I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,
Read in contextGalatians 5:7
You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?
Read in contextJames 5:7–11
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
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