Hebrews 12:2-4
New King James Version
2 looking unto Jesus, the [a]author and [b]finisher of our faith, (A)who for the joy that was set before Him (B)endured the cross, despising the shame, and (C)has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
The Discipline of God(D)
3 (E)For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, (F)lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. 4 (G)You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.
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- Hebrews 12:2 originator
- Hebrews 12:2 perfecter
Hebrews 12:2-4
English Standard Version
2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, (A)who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising (B)the shame, and (C)is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Do Not Grow Weary
3 (D)Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or (E)fainthearted. 4 In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
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Hebrews 12:2-4
New American Standard Bible
2 looking only at Jesus, the [a](A)originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him (B)endured the cross, (C)despising the shame, and has (D)sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3 For (E)consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary [b](F)and lose heart.
A Father’s Discipline
4 (G)You have not yet resisted [c](H)to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;
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- Hebrews 12:2 Or leader
- Hebrews 12:3 Lit fainting in your souls
- Hebrews 12:4 Lit as far as blood
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