Hebrews 12:1 Themes and Topics

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously;

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

“Who are these who fly like a cloud
And like the doves to their lattices?

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Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Clean out the old leaven so that you may be a new lump, just as you are in fact unleavened. For Christ our Passover also has been sacrificed.

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Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; 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.

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul.

that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit,

and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ;

Verse Concepts

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.

Let the wicked forsake his way

And the unrighteous man his thoughts;
And let him return to the Lord,
And He will have compassion on him,
And to our God,
For He will abundantly pardon.

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If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away,
And do not let wickedness dwell in your tents;

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Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?

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holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air;

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Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

It was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but I did so in private to those who were of reputation, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.

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holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air;

Verse Concepts

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,

For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. FOR YET IN A VERY LITTLE WHILE, HE WHO IS COMING WILL COME, AND WILL NOT DELAY.

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.

Verse Concepts

Now when the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and of the God-fearing

proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, were urging them to continue in the grace of God.

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I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

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“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his way,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.

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Therefore,

prepare your minds for action,

keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life;

You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them,

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?

Verse Concepts

holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber;
It rejoices as a strong man to run his course.

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I again saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift and the battle is not to the warriors, and neither is bread to the wise nor wealth to the discerning nor favor to men of ability; for time and chance overtake them all.

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Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.

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“Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth;
For I am God, and there is no other.

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For they themselves report about us what kind of a

reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve

a living and true God,

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Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We are also men of the same nature as you, and preach the gospel to you that you should turn from these

vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.

Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, read more.
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul.

that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit,

and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ;

Verse Concepts

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.

Let the wicked forsake his way

And the unrighteous man his thoughts;
And let him return to the Lord,
And He will have compassion on him,
And to our God,
For He will abundantly pardon.

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If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away,
And do not let wickedness dwell in your tents;

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Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.

Verse Concepts

Now when the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and of the God-fearing

proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, were urging them to continue in the grace of God.

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I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

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“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his way,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.

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Therefore,

prepare your minds for action,

keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life;

You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them,

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul.

that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit,

and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ;

Verse Concepts

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.

Let the wicked forsake his way

And the unrighteous man his thoughts;
And let him return to the Lord,
And He will have compassion on him,
And to our God,
For He will abundantly pardon.

Verse Concepts

If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away,
And do not let wickedness dwell in your tents;

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Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

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Themes in Hebrews 12:1

Thematic Bible

Afflicted saints » Should imitate Christ

Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Stripping for the contest

Attitudes of the Christian » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Running, for progress

Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Stripping for the contest

Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race

Clouds » Illustrative » Of multitudes of persons

Christian conduct » Putting away all sin

Endurance » Finishing the course

Endurance » Jesus Christ enduring the cross

Error » Definition of » To be forsaken

Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life

Games » Foot races

Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Weights, as well as sins, impede progress

Patience » Being patient

Patience » To be exercised in » Running the race set before us

Perseverance » In persevering to the end

Race » Foot race » Figurative

Repentance » What it is

Righteous » Compared with » Runners in a race

The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races

compared to Saints » Runners in a race

Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Running, for progress

Sin » Excuses offered for » To be forsaken

Sin » Described as » Besetting

Sin » Specially strive against besetting

Sin » The entangling

Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end

Transgression » Sin, definition of » To be forsaken

Weights » Illustrative » Of sins

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