Thematic Bible: Finishing the course

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder 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. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.

But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Verse ConceptsGoalsGiving, Of OneselfThe Completion Of RedemptionCompletionevangelists, identity ofAthleticsGospel, Descriptions OfGrace, And SalvationLoyaltyMission, Of The ChurchFearPrizesRunningSelf DenialWordsMinisters, Should BeLife's PurposeExposition Of The ScripturesSteadfastness, Examples OfWitness To The GospelPreciousThe Grace Of GodMan's Work FinishedDutyMissionariesSelf WorthSelf EsteemWorthValueRaceConfidence And Self EsteemFinishing Strongtestifyingimprovementfinishingimportancemyself

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth 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.