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Hebrews 12

Hebrews 12:2

A Call to Endurance · Hebrews 12:1–3
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Translations

Modern
Let 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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
…looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who in view of the joy lying before Him endured the cross, having despised its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Latin
…aspicientes in auctorem fidei, et consummatorem Jesum, qui proposito sibi gaudio sustinuit crucem, confusione contempta, atque in dextera sedis Dei sedet.

Original

Greek
English
Let 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.

Notes

Hebrews 12:2

  • Jesus is the ultimate example of staying faithful (Hebrews 3:1). To endure in the Christian life, we must focus on Jesus and his work for us.

  • Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith: Jesus has done everything needed for faith to be real under the new covenant.

  • scorning its shame: Crucifixion (dying on a cross) was the most shameful way to execute someone. It was used to humiliate and torture the person crucified. It was used only for slaves and criminals who were not Roman citizens. Christ ignored that shame.

  • sat down at the right hand of the throne of God: The author refers again to Psalm 110:1 (see also Hebrews 1:3, 13; 8:1; 10:12).

Hebrews 12:1–17

The author encourages listeners to keep following Jesus, who is the ultimate example of faithfulness. They should:

Parallels

2 Timothy 2:1–13

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Ascension of Christ Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Philippians, Letter to the

Topics

Afflicted Saints: should Imitate Christ Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Cross: Jesus Crucified On Endurance Enduring Example: Christ, Our Faith in Christ Faith in Jesus Faith: Christ is the Author and Finisher of Finish the Race Focus Forgetting the Past Hurt Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Exaltation of Jesus, the Christ: Example, An Jesus, the Christ: Meekness of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Author and Finisher of Our Faith Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Finisher of Faith Jesus, the Christ: Sufferings of Persecution of Jesus Perserverance Perseverance: Encouragement To Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Persistence Race: Foot Race: Figurative Repentance: What It Is Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Run the Race Running Running the Race Shame of the Cross The Death of Christ: Mode of Ignominious The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Death The Reward of Saints: Entering Into the Joy of the Lord The Roman Empire: Allusions to Grecian Game Adapted by Foot Races Throne of God Titles and Names of Christ: Author and Finisher or Our Faith Types of Christ: Zerubbabel Winning