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Afflicted saints » Should imitate Christ
Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, 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. For consider him that endured such contradiction from sinners against himself, lest ye be weary and faint in your minds.
For even hereunto are ye called; for Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might 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 judgeth righteously:
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high-priest of our profession,
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Now I Paul myself, who when present am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you, intreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ,
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Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest to your souls.
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Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man be willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.
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For I have given you an example, that ye also may do as I have done to you.
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Now the God of patience and consolation give you to think the same thing, according to Christ Jesus,
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Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus,
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Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any have a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
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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.
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For even hereunto are ye called; for Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps:
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Christ » Joy of » Sustained him at the cross
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.
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Cross » Jesus crucified on
And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who was passing by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.
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Him being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands, have crucified and slain:
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having forgiven you all trespasses, Having blotted out by his decrees the hand-writing against us, which was contrary to us; and having nailed it to his cross, he took it out of the way.
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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.
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Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, That God hath made this Jesus whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ.
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by what means he is healed, Be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God hath raised from the dead, by him doth this man stand before you whole.
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to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness:
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And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
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And by him to reconcile all things to himself (having made peace by him, through the blood of the cross) whether things on earth, or things in heaven.
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And might reconcile both in one body to God through the cross, having slain the enmity thereby.
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Which none of the rulers of this world knew; for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
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And coming out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
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And as they led him away, they laid hold on one Simon a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
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For I determined not to know any thing among you save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
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Cross » The instrument of death
And they took Jesus and led him away. And he bearing his cross, went forth to the place, called the place of a skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha:
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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.
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And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
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And coming out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
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The death of Christ » Mode of » Ignominious
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.
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Endurance » Finishing the course
Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, 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. For consider him that endured such contradiction from sinners against himself, lest ye be weary and faint in your minds.
But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life precious to myself, so I may 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.
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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge will render me in that day, and not to me only, but to all them likewise that have loved his appearing.
Endurance » Jesus Christ enduring the cross
Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, 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.
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high-priest of our profession,
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Now I Paul myself, who when present am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you, intreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ,
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Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest to your souls.
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Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man be willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.
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For I have given you an example, that ye also may do as I have done to you.
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Now the God of patience and consolation give you to think the same thing, according to Christ Jesus,
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Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus,
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Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any have a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
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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.
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For even hereunto are ye called; for Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps:
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Faith » Christ is the author and finisher of
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.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Finisher of 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.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » 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.
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Joy » Soul-winners' » It sustained Christ in his suffering upon the cross
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.
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Joy » Christ's joy » Sustained him at the cross
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.
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Names » Of Christ » 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.
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Patience » Being patient
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn the disorderly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be long suffering toward all men.
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Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, 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. For consider him that endured such contradiction from sinners against himself, lest ye be weary and faint in your minds.
Be patient, therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath patience for it, till he receive the early and the latter rain. Be ye also patient, stablish your hearts; for the coming of the Lord is nigh.
In brotherly love be full of tender affection toward each other, in honour preferring one another: Not slothful in business, servent in spirit, serving the Lord: Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, continue instant in prayer.
For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise. For yet a little while, and he that cometh will come and will not tarry.
Perseverance » Encouragement to
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. For consider him that endured such contradiction from sinners against himself, lest ye be weary and faint in your minds.
Race » Foot race » Figurative
Know ye not, that they who run in the race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? so run that ye may obtain.
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Ye did run well: who hath hindered you, that ye should not obey the truth?
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Holding fast the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
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Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, 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.
Repentance » What it is
Therefore if any one be in Christ, there is a new creation: the old things are passed way; behold, all things are become new:
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For they themselves declare concerning us, what manner of entrance to you we had, and how ye turned from idols to God,
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Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, 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.
Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break thro' and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break thro' nor steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
We also are men of like passions with you, and preach to you, to turn from these vanities unto the living God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all things that are therein: Who, in times past, suffered all nations to walk in their own ways:
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Set your affections on the things above, not the things on the earth.
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the Reward of saints » Described as » Entering into the joy of the lord
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.
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His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things; I will set thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Know ye not, that they who run in the race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? so run that ye may obtain.
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Holding fast the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
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Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, 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.
If by any means I may attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected: but I pursue, if I may apprehend that, for which I was also apprehended by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not account myself to have apprehended. read more.
But one thing I do, forgetting the things that are behind, and reaching forth unto the things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
But one thing I do, forgetting the things that are behind, and reaching forth unto the things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Shame » Of the cross
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.
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Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of God
And they sing a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders: and none could learn the song but the hundred forty-four thousand, who were redeemed from the earth.
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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.
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The sum of what hath been spoken is, We have such an high priest, who is set down at the right-hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
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And in their mouth there was found no guile: they are without fault.
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But I say unto you, Swear not at all, neither by heaven, for it is God's throne.
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And he that sweareth by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.
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Types of Christ » Zerubbabel
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. For consider him that endured such contradiction from sinners against himself, lest ye be weary and faint in your minds.