Hebrews 12:2-4
GOD’S WORD Translation
2 We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. 3 Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don’t become tired and give up.
4 You struggle against sin, but your struggles haven’t killed you.
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Hebrews 12:2-4
King James Version
2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
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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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