Hebrews 12:1 Themes and Topics

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 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. For consider him that endured such hostility of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds.

For even to this were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judges righteously:

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows?

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Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Purge out therefore the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, as you are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

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Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 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. For consider him that endured such hostility of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds.

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 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.

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as aliens and exiles, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

That you put off concerning the former way of life the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

In whom also you are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:

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He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whosoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

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If iniquity be in your hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in your tents.

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Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.

You did run well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth?

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Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

I therefore so run, not with uncertainty; so fight I, not as one that beats the air:

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Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.

And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them who were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

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Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

I therefore so run, not with uncertainty; so fight I, not as one that beats the air:

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Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are idle, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 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. For consider him that endured such hostility of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds.

Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, and has long patience for it, until he receives the early and latter rain. Be also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draws near.

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another; Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; constant in prayer;

For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise. For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you: continue you in my love.

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Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

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Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, that no man take your crown.

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The righteous also shall hold to his way, and he that has clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

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Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:

But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing of whom you have learned them;

Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.

You did run well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth?

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Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 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.

Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices as a strong man to run a race.

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I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all.

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Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

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Look unto me, and be you saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.

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For they themselves show of us what manner of welcome we had unto you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

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Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 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.

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust does corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust does corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

And saying, Sirs, why do you these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that you should turn from these vanities unto the living God, who made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are in them:

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.

Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 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.

If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if indeed I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, read more.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as aliens and exiles, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

That you put off concerning the former way of life the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

In whom also you are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:

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He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whosoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

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If iniquity be in your hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in your tents.

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Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you: continue you in my love.

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Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

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Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, that no man take your crown.

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The righteous also shall hold to his way, and he that has clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

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Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:

But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing of whom you have learned them;

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as aliens and exiles, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

That you put off concerning the former way of life the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

In whom also you are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:

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He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whosoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

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If iniquity be in your hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in your tents.

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Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

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Themes in Hebrews 12:1

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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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Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 12:1