Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
keeping our eyes on Jesus,
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Looking unto 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.
International Standard Version
fixing our attention on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of the faith, who, in view of the joy set before him, endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
A Conservative Version
Looking to Jesus the pathfinder and perfecter of the faith, who, against the joy set before him, endured a cross, having despised the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
American Standard Version
looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Amplified
[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross,
An Understandable Version
We should fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and completer of the [or, "our"] faith. [Note: Jesus is here pictured as the one who completely fulfills the life of faith, or who provides us with the ability to live such a life]. [And] because He could look forward to joy, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right side of God's throne.
Anderson New Testament
looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
Bible in Basic English
Having our eyes fixed on Jesus, the guide and end of our faith, who went through the pains of the cross, not caring for the shame, because of the joy which was before him, and who has now taken his place at the right hand of God's seat of power.
Common New Testament
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Daniel Mace New Testament
having Jesus in our view, 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 on the right hand of the throne of God.
Darby Translation
looking stedfastly on Jesus the leader and completer of faith: who, in view of the joy lying before him, endured the cross, having despised the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Godbey New Testament
looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.
Goodspeed New Testament
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.
John Wesley New Testament
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.
Julia Smith Translation
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.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the originator and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Modern King James verseion
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 sat down at the right of the throne of God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, which for the joy that was set before him, abode the cross, and despised the shame, and is set down on the righthand of the throne of God.
Moffatt New Testament
our eyes fixed upon Jesus as the pioneer and the perfection of faith ??upon Jesus who, in order to reach his own appointed joy, steadily endured the cross, thinking nothing of its shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Montgomery New Testament
looking unto Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured a cross, despising shame, and has now taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
NET Bible
keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
New Heart English Bible
looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Noyes New Testament
looking to the author and perfecter of the faith, Jesus, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Sawyer New Testament
looking to the chief guide and perfecter of the faith, Jesus, who for the joy set before him despised the shame and endured the cross, and sat down on the right hand of God.
The Emphasized Bible
Looking away unto our faith's Princely-leader and perfecter, Jesus, - who, in consideration of the joy lying before him, endured a cross, shame, despising! And, on the right hand of the throne of God, hath taken his seat.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
earnestly looking up to Jesus the author and the finisher of faith; who, for the joy set before him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Twentieth Century New Testament
our eyes fixed upon Jesus, the Leader and perfect Example of our faith, who, for the joy that lay before him, endured the cross, heedless of its shame, and now 'has taken his seat at the right hand' of the throne of God.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
simply fixing our gaze upon Jesus, our Prince Leader in the faith, who will also award us the prize. He, for the sake of the joy which lay before Him, patiently endured the cross, looking with contempt upon its shame, and afterwards seated Himself-- where He still sits--at the right hand of the throne of God.
Williams New Testament
keeping our eyes on Jesus, the perfect leader and example of faith, who, instead of the joy which lay before Him, endured the cross with no regard for its shame, and since has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
World English Bible
looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Worrell New Testament
looking away to the Author and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus; Who, in consideration of the joy lying before Him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath taken a seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
Worsley New Testament
looking unto Jesus the leader 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.
Youngs Literal Translation
looking to the author and perfecter of faith -- Jesus, who, over-against the joy set before him -- did endure a cross, shame having despised, on the right hand also of the throne of God did sit down;
Themes
Afflicted saints » Should imitate Christ
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Christ » Joy of » Sustained him at the cross
Cross » The instrument of death
The death of Christ » Mode of » Ignominious
Endurance » Finishing the course
Endurance » Jesus Christ enduring the cross
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Faith » Christ is the author and finisher of
Jesus Christ » Names of » Finisher of faith
Jesus Christ » Names of » Author and finisher of our faith
Joy » Soul-winners' » It sustained Christ in his suffering upon the cross
Joy » Christ's joy » Sustained him at the cross
Names » Of Christ » Author and finisher of our faith
Perseverance » Encouragement to
the Reward of saints » Described as » Entering into the joy of the lord
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Interlinear
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Te
and, both, then, whether, even, also, not tr s
Usage: 170
Pistis
Pistis
Hupomeno
Kathizo
Devotionals
Devotionals about Hebrews 12:2
Devotionals containing Hebrews 12:2
References
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 12:2
Prayers for Hebrews 12:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Example Of Jesus' Suffering
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Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses
Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 1:3
The Son is the radiance
Luke 24:26
Isaiah 53:3
a man of suffering who knew what sickness was.
He was like someone people turned away from;
He was despised, and we didn’t value Him.
Matthew 16:21
From
Matthew 20:28
Acts 5:31
God exalted this man to His right hand as ruler and Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us,
1 Peter 3:18
the righteous for the unrighteous,
that He might bring you
after being put to death in the fleshly realm
but made alive in the spiritual realm.
Psalm 16:9-11
and my spirit rejoices;
my body also rests securely.
Psalm 22:6-8
scorned by men and despised by people.
Psalm 69:19-20
my shame and disgrace.
You are aware of all my adversaries.
Psalm 110:1
A Davidic psalm.
to my Lord:
“Sit at My right hand
until I make Your enemies Your footstool.”
Psalm 138:8
Lord, Your love is eternal;
do not abandon the work of Your hands.
Isaiah 8:17
who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob.
I will wait for Him.
Isaiah 31:1
and who depend on horses!
They trust in the abundance of chariots
and in the large number of horsemen.
They do not look
and they do not seek the Lord’s help.
Isaiah 45:22
all the ends of the earth.
For I am God,
and there is no other.
Isaiah 49:6-7
“It is not enough for you to be My Servant
raising up the tribes of Jacob
and restoring the protected ones of Israel.
I will also make you a light for the nations,
to be My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
Isaiah 50:6-7
and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard.
I did not hide My face from scorn and spitting.
Isaiah 53:10-12
When
He will see His seed, He will prolong His days,
and by His hand, the Lord’s pleasure will be accomplished.
Micah 7:7
I will wait for the God of my salvation.
My God will hear me.
Zechariah 12:10
“Then I will pour out a spirit
Matthew 20:18-20
Matthew 26:67-68
Then they spit in His face
Matthew 27:27-50
Then
Mark 9:12
Mark 9:24
Immediately the father of the boy cried out, “I do believe! Help my unbelief.”
Mark 14:36
And He said,
Luke 17:5
The
Luke 23:11
Then Herod, with his soldiers, treated Him with contempt, mocked
Luke 23:35-39
The
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Here is the Lamb of God,
John 6:40
John 8:56
John 12:24
John 12:27-28
John 12:32
John 13:3
Jesus knew that the Father had given everything into His hands,
John 13:31-32
When
John 17:1-4
Jesus spoke these things, looked up to heaven, and said:
Acts 2:25-26
For David says of Him:
because He is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Acts 2:36
“Therefore let all the house of Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah!”
Acts 5:41
Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the Name.
1 Corinthians 1:7-8
so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait
Ephesians 2:16
He did this so that He might reconcile both to God in one body
Philippians 1:6
I am sure of this, that He who started a good work
Philippians 2:8-11
to the point of death—
even to death on a cross.
Philippians 3:20
but our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 4:8
There is reserved for me in the future the crown
Titus 2:13-14
while we wait for the blessed hope
Hebrews 1:13
Now to which of the angels has He ever said:
until I make Your enemies Your footstool?
Hebrews 2:7-10
for a short time;
You crowned him with glory and honor
Hebrews 5:9
After He was perfected, He became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him,
Hebrews 7:19
(for the law perfected
Hebrews 8:1
Now the main point of what is being said is this: We have this kind of high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
Hebrews 9:28
so also the Messiah, having been offered once to bear the sins of many,
Hebrews 10:5-12
Therefore, as He was coming into the world, He said:
but You prepared a body for Me.
Hebrews 10:14
For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are sanctified.
Hebrews 10:33
Sometimes you were publicly exposed to taunts and afflictions, and at other times you were companions of those who were treated that way.
Hebrews 11:36
and others experienced mockings and scourgings, as well as bonds and imprisonment.
Hebrews 12:3
For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you won’t grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 13:13
Let us then go to Him outside the camp, bearing His disgrace.
1 Peter 1:11
They inquired into what time or what circumstances
1 Peter 2:23-24
He did not revile in return;
when He was suffering,
He did not threaten
but entrusted Himself to the One who judges
1 Peter 3:22
Now that He has gone into heaven,
1 Peter 4:14-16
If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ,
1 John 1:1-3
what we have heard,
what we have seen with our eyes,
what we have observed
and have touched with our hands,
concerning the Word
Jude 1:21
keep yourselves in the love of God,
Revelation 1:8
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,”
Revelation 1:11
saying,
Revelation 1:17
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. He laid His right hand on me and said,
Revelation 2:8