Parallel Verses
Common New Testament
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
keeping our eyes on Jesus,
International Standard Version
fixing our attention on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of the faith, who, in view of the joy set before him, endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
A Conservative Version
Looking to Jesus the pathfinder and perfecter of the faith, who, against the joy set before him, endured a cross, having despised the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
American Standard Version
looking unto Jesus the 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.
Amplified
[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross,
An Understandable Version
We should fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and completer of the [or, "our"] faith. [Note: Jesus is here pictured as the one who completely fulfills the life of faith, or who provides us with the ability to live such a life]. [And] because He could look forward to joy, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right side of God's throne.
Anderson New Testament
looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
Bible in Basic English
Having our eyes fixed on Jesus, the guide and end of our faith, who went through the pains of the cross, not caring for the shame, because of the joy which was before him, and who has now taken his place at the right hand of God's seat of power.
Daniel Mace New Testament
having Jesus in our view, 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 on the right hand of the throne of God.
Darby Translation
looking stedfastly on Jesus the leader and completer of faith: who, in view of the joy lying before him, endured the cross, having despised the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Godbey New Testament
looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.
Goodspeed New Testament
fixing our eyes upon Jesus, our leader and example in faith, who in place of the happiness that belonged to him, submitted to a cross, caring nothing for its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
John Wesley New Testament
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.
Julia Smith Translation
Looking in the distance to Jesus the author and completer of the faith; who for the joy laid before him endured the cross, having despised the shame, and sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.
King James 2000
Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the originator and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Modern King James verseion
looking to Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right of the throne of God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, which for the joy that was set before him, abode the cross, and despised the shame, and is set down on the righthand of the throne of God.
Moffatt New Testament
our eyes fixed upon Jesus as the pioneer and the perfection of faith ??upon Jesus who, in order to reach his own appointed joy, steadily endured the cross, thinking nothing of its shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Montgomery New Testament
looking unto Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured a cross, despising shame, and has now taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
NET Bible
keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
New Heart English Bible
looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Noyes New Testament
looking to the author and perfecter of the faith, Jesus, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Sawyer New Testament
looking to the chief guide and perfecter of the faith, Jesus, who for the joy set before him despised the shame and endured the cross, and sat down on the right hand of God.
The Emphasized Bible
Looking away unto our faith's Princely-leader and perfecter, Jesus, - who, in consideration of the joy lying before him, endured a cross, shame, despising! And, on the right hand of the throne of God, hath taken his seat.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
earnestly looking up to Jesus the author and the finisher of faith; who, for the joy set before him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Twentieth Century New Testament
our eyes fixed upon Jesus, the Leader and perfect Example of our faith, who, for the joy that lay before him, endured the cross, heedless of its shame, and now 'has taken his seat at the right hand' of the throne of God.
Webster
Looking to 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.
Weymouth New Testament
simply fixing our gaze upon Jesus, our Prince Leader in the faith, who will also award us the prize. He, for the sake of the joy which lay before Him, patiently endured the cross, looking with contempt upon its shame, and afterwards seated Himself-- where He still sits--at the right hand of the throne of God.
Williams New Testament
keeping our eyes on Jesus, the perfect leader and example of faith, who, instead of the joy which lay before Him, endured the cross with no regard for its shame, and since has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
World English Bible
looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Worrell New Testament
looking away to the Author and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus; Who, in consideration of the joy lying before Him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath taken a seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
Worsley New Testament
looking unto Jesus the leader 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.
Youngs Literal Translation
looking to the author and perfecter of faith -- Jesus, who, over-against the joy set before him -- did endure a cross, shame having despised, on the right hand also of the throne of God did sit down;
Themes
Afflicted saints » Should imitate Christ
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Christ » Joy of » Sustained him at the cross
Cross » The instrument of death
The death of Christ » Mode of » Ignominious
Endurance » Finishing the course
Endurance » Jesus Christ enduring the cross
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Faith » Christ is the author and finisher of
Jesus Christ » Names of » Finisher of faith
Jesus Christ » Names of » Author and finisher of our faith
Joy » Soul-winners' » It sustained Christ in his suffering upon the cross
Joy » Christ's joy » Sustained him at the cross
Names » Of Christ » Author and finisher of our faith
Perseverance » Encouragement to
the Reward of saints » Described as » Entering into the joy of the lord
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Interlinear
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and, both, then, whether, even, also, not tr s
Usage: 170
Pistis
Pistis
Hupomeno
Kathizo
Devotionals
Devotionals about Hebrews 12:2
Devotionals containing Hebrews 12:2
References
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 12:2
Prayers for Hebrews 12:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Example Of Jesus' Suffering
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart.
Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 1:3
He is the radiance of his glory and the exact representation of his being, and upholds all things by the word of his power. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Luke 24:26
Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and enter his glory?"
Matthew 16:21
From that time Jesus began to show to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised on the third day.
Matthew 20:28
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Acts 5:31
God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior, to give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ also died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit;
Matthew 20:18-20
"Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn him to death,
Matthew 26:67-68
Then they spat in his face and struck him with their fists; and others slapped him,
Matthew 27:27-50
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around him.
Mark 9:12
Then he said to them, "Elijah does come first and restores all things. And how is it written of the Son of Man, that he must suffer many things and be treated with contempt?
Mark 9:24
Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!"
Mark 14:36
And he said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup away from me; yet not what I will, but what you will."
Luke 17:5
The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"
Luke 23:11
And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him; then, dressing him in a gorgeous robe, he sent him back to Pilate.
Luke 23:35-39
The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him wine vinegar,
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
John 6:40
For this is the will of my Father, that every one who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day."
John 8:56
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; he saw it and was glad."
John 12:24
Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.
John 12:27-28
"Now is my soul troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? No, for this purpose I came to this hour.
John 12:32
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself."
John 13:3
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God,
John 13:31-32
When he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified, and in him God is glorified.
John 17:1-4
When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: "Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son also may glorify you,
Acts 2:25-26
For David says concerning him, 'I saw the Lord always before me; for he is at my right hand, so that I will not be shaken.
Acts 2:36
Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified."
Acts 5:41
Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.
1 Corinthians 1:7-8
so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift, as you eagerly wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Ephesians 2:16
and might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, by which he put to death the hostility.
Philippians 1:6
For I am confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:8-11
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to deatheven death on a cross.
Philippians 3:20
But our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;
2 Timothy 4:8
In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing.
Titus 2:13-14
looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,
Hebrews 1:13
But to which of the angels has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies a stool for your feet"?
Hebrews 2:7-10
You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor,
Hebrews 5:9
and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,
Hebrews 7:19
(for the law made nothing perfect); and on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
Hebrews 8:1
Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
Hebrews 9:28
so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to bear sin but to bring salvation to those who are eagerly waiting for him.
Hebrews 10:5-12
Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: "Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me;
Hebrews 10:14
For by one offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified.
Hebrews 10:33
sometimes being publicly exposed to insult and persecution; and at other times standing side by side with those who were so treated.
Hebrews 11:36
And others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.
Hebrews 12:3
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 13:13
Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore.
1 Peter 1:11
seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.
1 Peter 2:23-24
when he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he uttered no threats, but he trusted himself to him who judges justly.
1 Peter 3:22
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels and authorities and powers subject to him.
1 Peter 4:14-16
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
1 John 1:1-3
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have touched, concerning the Word of life,
Jude 1:21
keep yourselves in the love of God; wait anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
Revelation 1:8
"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."
Revelation 1:11
saying, "Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea."
Revelation 1:17
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
Revelation 2:8
"And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: 'These are the words of the First and the Last, who died, and came to life: