Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,…”

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

World English Bible

Therefore let’s also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with perseverance the race that is set before us,

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherefore, let vs also, seeing that we are compassed with so great a cloude of witnesses, cast away euery thing that presseth downe, and the sinne that hangeth so fast on: let vs runne with patience the race that is set before vs,

Darby Translation

Let us also therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and sin which so easily entangles us, run with endurance the race that lies before us,

Young's Literal Translation

Therefore, we also having so great a cloud of witnesses set around us, every weight having put off, and the closely besetting sin, through endurance may we run the contest that is set before us,

Bible in Basic English

For this reason, as we are circled by so great a cloud of witnesses, putting off every weight, and the sin into which we come so readily, let us keep on running in the way which is marked out for us,

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Cross references

“seeing”

Hebrews 11:2–38

Hebrews 11:2–38 · BSB

This is why the ancients were commended.

“a cloud”

Isaiah 60:8 Ezekiel 38:9 Ezekiel 38:16

Isaiah 60:8 · BSB

Who are these who fly like clouds, like doves to their shelters?

Ezekiel 38:9 · BSB

You and all your troops, and many peoples with you will go up, advancing like a thunderstorm; you will be like a cloud covering the land.

Ezekiel 38:16 · BSB

You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you be…

“witnesses”

Revelation 22:16 1 Peter 5:12 Luke 16:28 John 3:32 John 4:39 John 4:44

Revelation 22:16 · BSB

“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

1 Peter 5:12 · BSB

Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.

Luke 16:28 · BSB

for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’

John 3:32 · BSB

He testifies to what He has seen and heard, yet no one accepts His testimony.

John 4:39 · BSB

Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.”

John 4:44 · BSB

Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown.

“let us lay”

Luke 21:34 1 Peter 2:1 Colossians 3:5–8 Ephesians 4:22–24 2 Corinthians 7:1 Romans 13:11–14

Luke 21:34 · BSB

But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

1 Peter 2:1 · BSB

Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.

Colossians 3:5–8 · BSB

Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.

Ephesians 4:22–24 · BSB

to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

2 Corinthians 7:1 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Romans 13:11–14 · BSB

And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

“and the sin”

Hebrews 10:35–39 Psalm 18:23

Hebrews 10:35–39 · BSB

So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.

Psalm 18:23 · BSB

And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity.

“and let us”

2 Timothy 4:7 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 Philippians 2:16 Philippians 3:10–14 Galatians 5:7

2 Timothy 4:7 · BSB

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

1 Corinthians 9:24–27 · BSB

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.

Philippians 2:16 · BSB

as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

Philippians 3:10–14 · BSB

I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,

Galatians 5:7 · BSB

You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?

“with patience”

James 5:7–11 Romans 12:12 Romans 5:3–5 James 1:3 Matthew 24:13 Matthew 10:22

James 5:7–11 · BSB

Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.

Romans 12:12 · BSB

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

Romans 5:3–5 · BSB

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

James 1:3 · BSB

because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Matthew 24:13 · BSB

But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

Matthew 10:22 · BSB

You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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