Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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, let us too, with such a crowd of witnesses about us, throw off every impediment and the entanglement of sin, and run with determination the race for which we are entered, 2 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. 3 Think of the opposition that he encountered from those sinners against themselves, if you would not grow weary and faint-hearted.
Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 1:3
He is the reflection of God's glory, and the representation of his being, and bears up the universe by his mighty word. He has effected man's purification from sin, and has taken his seat on high at the right hand of God's Majesty,
Luke 24:26
Did not the Christ have to suffer thus before entering upon his glory?"
Matthew 16:21
It was then that Jesus Christ for the first time explained to his disciples that he had to go to Jerusalem and endure great suffering there at the hands of the elders, high priests, and scribes, and be killed, and be raised to life on the third day.
Matthew 20:28
just as the Son of Man has come not to be waited on, but to wait on other people, and to give his life to ransom many others."
Acts 5:31
God took him up to his right hand as our leader and savior, in order to give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
Ephesians 5:2
and lead loving lives, just as Christ loved you and gave himself for you, as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ himself died once for all, for sin, an upright man for unrighteous men, to bring us to God, and was physically put to death, but he was made alive in the Spirit.
Matthew 20:18-20
"We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the high priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death,
Matthew 26:67-68
Then they spat in his face and struck him, and others slapped him,
Matthew 27:27-50
Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the barracks, and got the whole battalion together about him.
Mark 9:12
He said to them, "Elijah does come first, and reforms everything, and does not the Scripture say of the Son of Man that he will suffer much and be refused?
Mark 9:24
The boy's father immediately cried out, "I have faith! Help my want of faith!"
Mark 14:36
and he said, "Abba!" that is, Father, "anything is possible for you! Take this cup away from me! Yet not what I please but what you do!"
Luke 17:5
The apostles said to the Master, "Give us more faith."
Luke 23:11
And Herod and his guards made light of him and ridiculed him, and they put a gorgeous robe on him and sent him back to Pilate.
Luke 23:35-39
while the people stood looking on. Even the leading councilors jeered at him, and said, "He has saved others, let him save himself, if he is really God's Christ, his Chosen One!"
John 6:40
For it is the purpose of my Father that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and that I shall raise him to life on the Last Day."
John 8:56
Your forefather Abraham exulted at the thought of seeing my coming. He has seen it, and it has made him glad."
John 12:24
I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls on the ground and dies, it remains just one grain. But if it dies, it yields a great harvest.
John 12:27-28
Now my heart is troubled; what am I to say? Father, save me from this trial! And yet it was for this very purpose that I have come to this trial.
John 12:32
and if I am lifted up from the ground, I will draw all men to myself."
John 13:31-32
When he was gone, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been honored, and God has been honored through him,
John 17:1-4
When Jesus had said all this he raised his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the time has come. Do honor to your son, that your son may do honor to you,
Acts 2:25-26
For David says of him, 'I constantly regarded the Lord before me, For he is at my right hand, so that I may not be displaced.
Acts 2:36
"Therefore the whole nation of Israel must understand that God has declared this Jesus whom you crucified both Lord and Christ."
Acts 5:41
So they went out from before the council, glad that they had been thought worthy to bear disgrace for the sake of Jesus,
1 Corinthians 1:7-8
and there is no gift that you lack even while you are waiting for our Lord Jesus Christ to reappear,
Ephesians 2:16
and to kill the feud between them with his cross and in one body reconcile them both to God with it.
Philippians 1:6
For I am certain that he who has begun the good work in you will finish it for the Day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 2:8-11
When he had assumed human form, he still further humbled himself and carried his obedience so far as to die, and to die upon the cross.
Philippians 3:20
But the commonwealth to which we belong is in heaven, and from it we are eagerly awaiting the coming of a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 4:8
Now the crown of uprightness awaits me, which the Lord, the upright judge, will award me on that Day, and not only me but also all who have loved and hoped for his appearing.
Titus 2:13-14
while we wait for the fulfilment of our blessed hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 1:13
But to what angel did he ever say, 'Sit at my right hand, Until I make your enemies a footstool for you"?
Hebrews 2:7-10
You made him for a little while inferior to angels; Yet you have crowned him with glory and honor, And you have put him in charge of the works of your hands!
Hebrews 5:9
and when he was fully qualified, he became a source of unending salvation for all who obey him,
Hebrews 7:19
(for there was nothing final about the Law), and a better hope begins to dawn, through which we may approach God.
Hebrews 8:1
Now the main point in what I am saying is this: We have such a high priest as this, and he has taken his seat in heaven at the right hand of God's Majesty,
Hebrews 9:28
so the Christ too, after being offered in sacrifice once for all to carry away the sins of many, will appear again but without any burden of sin, to those who are eagerly waiting for him to come and save them.
Hebrews 10:5-12
That is why the Christ, when he was coming into the world, said, "You have not wished sacrifice or offering, but you have provided a body for me.
Hebrews 10:14
For by that one sacrifice he has forever qualified those who are purified from sin to approach God.
Hebrews 10:33
sometimes being actually exposed as a public spectacle to insults and violence, and sometimes showing yourselves ready to share the lot of those in that condition.
Hebrews 11:36
Still others had to endure taunts and blows, and even fetters and prison.
Hebrews 12:3
Think of the opposition that he encountered from those sinners against themselves, if you would not grow weary and faint-hearted.
Hebrews 13:13
Let us, therefore, go out to him, outside the camp, sharing the contempt that he endured,
1 Peter 1:11
trying to learn for what possible time the spirit of Christ within them in predicting the sufferings destined for Christ intended them and the glories that were to follow them.
1 Peter 2:23-24
He was abused but he did not retort. He suffered but he did not threaten, but committed his case to him who judges justly.
1 Peter 3:22
who has gone to heaven and is at God's right hand, with angels, hierarchies, and powers made subject to him.
1 Peter 4:14-16
If you are being abused for the sake of Christ, you are blessed, because the glorious Spirit of God is resting upon you.
1 John 1:1-3
It is what existed from the beginning, that we announce; what we have heard, what we have seen with our own eyes, what we have beheld, and touched with our hands; it is the very message of life??2 for life has been revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it and announce to you that eternal life that was with the Father and has been revealed to us??3 it is what we have seen and heard that we announce to you also, so that you may share our fellowship, for our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ,
Jude 1:21
and keep in the love of God, and wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, to bring you to eternal life.
Revelation 1:8
"I am the Alpha and the Omega." says the Lord God, who is and was and is coming, the Almighty.
Revelation 1:11
say, "Write what you see in a roll and send it to the seven churches??o Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea."
Revelation 1:17
When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. But he laid his right hand upon me, and said, "Do not be afraid. I am the first and the last,
Revelation 2:8
"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: " 'The first and the last, who died and came to life again, speaks thus: