Hebrews 12:2 Themes and Topics

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, 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. Think of the opposition that he encountered from those sinners against themselves, if you would not grow weary and faint-hearted.

That is the life to which you have been called, for Christ himself suffered for you, leaving you an example so that you might follow his footsteps. He committed no sin, and deceit was never on his lips. He was abused but he did not retort. He suffered but he did not threaten, but committed his case to him who judges justly.

Therefore, my fellow-Christians, who have likewise heard the heavenly invitation, observe how faithful Jesus, the commissioner and high priest of our religion, Verse Concepts

I appeal to you personally, by the gentleness and forbearance of Christ??he Paul who is so humble when face to face with you, but so bold in dealing with you when he is far away! Verse Concepts

Let my yoke be put upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble-minded, and your hearts will find rest, Verse Concepts

Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone wants to go with me, he must disregard himself and take his cross and follow me. Verse Concepts

For I have set you an example, in order that you may do what I have done to you. Verse Concepts

May God, from whom steadfastness and encouragement come, give you such harmony with one another, in following the example of Christ Jesus, Verse Concepts

Have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Verse Concepts

You must bear with one another and forgive one another, if anyone has reason to be offended with anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive. Verse Concepts

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. Verse Concepts

That is the life to which you have been called, for Christ himself suffered for you, leaving you an example so that you might follow his footsteps. Verse Concepts

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. Verse Concepts

And they forced a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his cross??ne Simon, a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus. Verse Concepts

But you, by the fixed purpose and intention of God, handed him over to wicked men, and had him crucified. Verse Concepts

canceled the bond which stood against us, with its requirements, and put it out of our way when he nailed it to the cross. Verse Concepts

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. Verse Concepts

"Therefore the whole nation of Israel must understand that God has declared this Jesus whom you crucified both Lord and Christ." Verse Concepts

you and the people of Israel must all know that it is through the power of Jesus Christ of Nazareth whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that he stands here before you well. Verse Concepts

but we proclaim a Christ who was crucified??n idea that is revolting to Jews and absurd to the heathen, Verse Concepts

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. Verse Concepts

and through him to reconcile to God all things on earth or in heaven, making this peace through his blood shed on the cross. Verse Concepts

and to kill the feud between them with his cross and in one body reconcile them both to God with it. Verse Concepts

and he went out carrying the cross by himself to a spot called the Place of the Skull, or in Hebrew, Golgotha. Verse Concepts

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. Verse Concepts

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. Verse Concepts

As they went out of the city they came upon a Cyrenian named Simon, and they forced him to carry Jesus' cross. Verse Concepts

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. Verse Concepts

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, 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. Think of the opposition that he encountered from those sinners against themselves, if you would not grow weary and faint-hearted.

But my life does not matter, if I can only finish my race and do the service intrusted to me by the Lord Jesus, of declaring the good news of God's favor. Verse Concepts

I have had a part in the great contest, I have run my race, I have preserved my faith. 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.

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, 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.