Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us??aving thrown off every encumbrance and the easily besetting sin??et us run with patience the race lying before us; 2 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. 3 For consider Him Who hath endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye become weary, fainting in your souls.
Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 1:3
Who, being an effulgence of His glory and an exact expression of His substance, and upholding all things by the word of His power, having made a purification of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Luke 24:26
Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things, and enter into His glory?"
Matthew 16:21
From that time began Jesus to show to His disciples, that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and high-priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised up.
Matthew 20:28
even as the Son of Man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give His soul a ransom for many."
Acts 5:31
This One God exalted as a Prince and Savior, with His right hand, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.
Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, as Christ also loved you, and delivered Himself up for you, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet smell.
1 Peter 3:18
because Christ also suffered for sins once, a Righteous One in behalf of the unrighteous, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in 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 delivered to the high-priests and scribes; and they will condemn Him to death;
Matthew 26:67-68
Then did they spit in His face, and buffet Him. And others smote Him,
Matthew 27:27-50
Then the soldiers of the governor, taking Jesus into the Praetorium, gathered to Him the whole band.
Mark 9:12
And He said to them, "Elijah, indeed, comes first, and restores all things; and how it has been written concerning the Son of Man, that He should suffer many things, and be set at naught;
Mark 9:24
Straight-way the father of the child, crying out, said, "I believe; help Thou my unbelief!"
Mark 14:36
And He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible to Thee; take away this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what Thou wilt."
Luke 17:5
And the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith."
Luke 23:11
And Herod with his soldiers, having set Him at naught, and having mocked Him, having thrown over Him a gorgeous robe, sent Him back to Pilate.
Luke 23:35-39
And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also were scoffing at Him, saying, "He saved others; let Him save Himself! if This is the Christ of God, the Chosen!"
John 1:29
On the morrow he sees Jesus coming to him, and he says, "Behold, the Lamb of God Who taketh away the sin of the world!
John 6:40
For this is the will of My Father, that every one who beholds the Son, and believes on Him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day."
John 8:56
Abraham, your father, rejoiced to see My day; and he saw it, and was glad."
John 12:24
Verily, verily, I say to you, unless the grain of wheat, having fallen into the ground, dies, it abides alone; but, if it dies, it bears much fruit,
John 12:27-28
Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour. But for this cause came I to this hour.
John 12:32
and I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself."
John 13:3
knowing that the Father gave all things into His hands, and that He came forth from God, and was going to God,
John 13:31-32
When, therefore, he went out, Jesus saith, "Now was the Son of Man glorified, and God was glorified in Him.
John 17:1-4
Jesus spake these things; and, lifting up His eyes to Heaven, said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy Son, that the Son may glorify Thee;
Acts 2:25-26
For David says concerning Him, 'I beheld the Lord in my presence continually; because He is on my right hand, that I should not be moved.
Acts 2:36
"Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God made Him both Lord and Christ??his Jesus Whom ye crucified."
Acts 5:41
They, therefore, were going from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they were accounted worthy to suffer dishonor in behalf of The Name.
1 Corinthians 1:7-8
so that ye fall short in no gift, waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Ephesians 2:16
and might reconcile both in one body to God through the cross, having slain the enmity thereby;
Philippians 1:6
having become persuaded of this very thing, that He Who began in you a good work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ;
Philippians 2:8-11
and, being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Philippians 3:20
For our citizenship is in Heaven, whence also we are waiting for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;
2 Timothy 4:8
henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will recompense to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those who have loved His appearing.
Titus 2:13-14
looking for the blissful hope and appearing of the glory of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;
Hebrews 1:13
But to whom of the angels hath He ever said, "Sit on My right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet?"
Hebrews 2:7-10
Thou madest him a little less than angels; Thou crownedst him with glory and honor; and didst set him over the works of Thy hands;
Hebrews 5:9
and, having been made perfect, He became the Author of eternal life to all who obey Him;
Hebrews 7:19
(for the law perfected nothing), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
Hebrews 8:1
Now as a main point to the things being spoken, we have such a High Priest, Who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in Heaven,
Hebrews 9:28
so also Christ, having once for all been offered to bear the sins of many, will, to those who are eagerly waiting for Him; appear a second time apart from sin, unto salvation.
Hebrews 10:5-12
Wherefore, coming into the world, He saith, "Sacrifice and offering Thou didst not wish, but a body didst Thou prepare for Me;
Hebrews 10:14
For by one offering He hath perfected forever those who are being sanctified.
Hebrews 10:33
partly, indeed, when ye were made a spectacle both with reproaches and tribulations; and partly, when ye became partakers with those who were so used;
Hebrews 11:36
And others had trial of mockings and scourgings, and, moreover, of bonds and imprisonment:
Hebrews 12:3
For consider Him Who hath endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye become weary, fainting in your souls.
Hebrews 13:13
Therefore, let us go forth to Him without the camp, bearing His reproach;
1 Peter 1:11
searching as to what time or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ Who was in them was pointing to, when testifying beforehand the sufferings destined for Christ, and the subsequent glories;
1 Peter 2:23-24
Who, when reviled, reviled not again; when suffering, was not threatening, but committed Himself to Him Who judgeth righteously;
1 Peter 3:22
Who is on the right hand of God, having gone into Heaven, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
1 Peter 4:14-16
If ye are reproached in Christ's name, happy are ye, because the Spirit of glory and that of God rests upon you.
1 John 1:1-3
That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we gazed upon, and our hands handled, concerning the Word of Life
Jude 1:21
keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Revelation 1:8
"I am the Alpha and the Omega," saith the Lord God, Who is, and Who was, and Who is coming, the Almighty.
Revelation 1:11
saying, "What you see, write in a book, and send it to the seven assemblies; 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 dead! And He laid His right hand on me, saying, "Fear not; I am the First and the Last,
Revelation 2:8
"And to the angel of the assembly in Smyrna write these things," saith the First and the Last, Who became dead, and lived: