Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflicted saints » Should imitate Christ
Wherefore we also having such a cloud of witnesses lying round about us, having laid down every weight, and sin easily captivating, by patience we should run the race set before us, Looking in the distance to Jesus the author and completer of the faith; who for the joy laid before him endured the cross, having despised the shame, and sat down on the right hand of the throne of God. For reckon over him having endured such contradiction of the sinful against himself, lest being harassed, ye labor in your souls.
For to this were ye called: for also Christ suffered for you, leaving behind to you an underwriting, that ye should follow upon his footsteps: Who did no sin, nor was deceit found in his mouth: Who, being reviled, reviled not back; suffering, he threatened not; and delivered to him judging justly;
themes for Consideration » The matchless life of Christ
For reckon over him having endured such contradiction of the sinful against himself, lest being harassed, ye labor in your souls.
Endurance » Finishing the course
Wherefore we also having such a cloud of witnesses lying round about us, having laid down every weight, and sin easily captivating, by patience we should run the race set before us, Looking in the distance to Jesus the author and completer of the faith; who for the joy laid before him endured the cross, having despised the shame, and sat down on the right hand of the throne of God. For reckon over him having endured such contradiction of the sinful against himself, lest being harassed, ye labor in your souls.
But the word of none do I make mine own, neither have I my soul highly prized to myself, in order to finish my course with joy, and the service which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the good news of the grace of God.
Verse Concepts
I have contended earnestly the good contest, I have completed the course, I have kept the faith: As to the rest, the crown of justice is laid up for me, which the Lord will assign to me in that day, the just judge: and not only to me, but also to all them having loved his appearance.
Example » Inspiration of example » Christ
For reckon over him having endured such contradiction of the sinful against himself, lest being harassed, ye labor in your souls.
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Suffering for righteousness
For reckon over him having endured such contradiction of the sinful against himself, lest being harassed, ye labor in your souls. Ye have not yet resisted until blood, fighting against sin.
Inspiration of example » Christ
For reckon over him having endured such contradiction of the sinful against himself, lest being harassed, ye labor in your souls.
Patience » Being patient
And we beseech you, brethren, remind the disorderly, encourage the timid, sustain the weak, and be slow to anger to all.
Wherefore we also having such a cloud of witnesses lying round about us, having laid down every weight, and sin easily captivating, by patience we should run the race set before us, Looking in the distance to Jesus the author and completer of the faith; who for the joy laid before him endured the cross, having despised the shame, and sat down on the right hand of the throne of God. For reckon over him having endured such contradiction of the sinful against himself, lest being harassed, ye labor in your souls.
Therefore be longsuffering, brethren, even to the arrival of the Lord. Behold, the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the earth, being longsuffering for it, even till he should receive the early and late rain. Be longsuffering, ye also; make your hearts firm: for the arrival of the Lord has drawn near.
In brotherly love, being kindly affectioned to one another; in honour preceding one another. In study not slothful; boiling in the spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; holding out under pressure; persevering in prayer;
For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. For yet a little while only, he coming will come, and will not tarry.
Perseverance » Encouragement to
Looking in the distance to Jesus the author and completer of the faith; who for the joy laid before him endured the cross, having despised the shame, and sat down on the right hand of the throne of God. For reckon over him having endured such contradiction of the sinful against himself, lest being harassed, ye labor in your souls.
Thoughtfulness » Themes for consideration, by the spiritual mind » The matchless life of Christ
For reckon over him having endured such contradiction of the sinful against himself, lest being harassed, ye labor in your souls.
Types of Christ » Zerubbabel
Looking in the distance to Jesus the author and completer of the faith; who for the joy laid before him endured the cross, having despised the shame, and sat down on the right hand of the throne of God. For reckon over him having endured such contradiction of the sinful against himself, lest being harassed, ye labor in your souls.
Who art thou, O great mountain? before the face of Zerubbabel for a level region. And he brought forth the stone of the head, a noise: Grace, grace to it And the word of Jehovah will be to me, saying, The hands of Zerubbabel founded this house, and his hands shall complete it; and thou knewest that Jehovah of armies sent me to you.