Parallel Verses
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.
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.
Holman Bible
keeping our eyes on Jesus,
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.
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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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
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Fausets
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 12:2
Prayers for Hebrews 12:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Example Of Jesus' Suffering
1 Wherefore, since we also have so great a cloud of witnesses lying round about us, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that so easily besets us, and let us run with patience the race that lies before us, 2 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. 3 For consider him that endured such opposition of sinners against himself, lest you become weary and despondent in your minds.
Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 1:3
who, being the effulgence of his glory and the exact representation of his essence, and upholding all things by his own powerful word, when he had by himself made expiation for our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Luke 24:26
Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
Matthew 16:21
From that time Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly, that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders, and the chief priests, and the scribes, and be put to death, and be raised again the third day.
Matthew 20:28
even as the Son of man came, not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Acts 5:31
Him has God exalted to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, in order to give to Israel repentance and remission of sins:
Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, as the Christ also loved us, and gave him self for us as an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet odor.
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ also once suffered for sins, the Just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, having been put to death in flesh, but made alive in spirit;
Matthew 20:18-20
Be hold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man shall be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death,
Matthew 26:67-68
Then did they spit in his face, and strike him with their fists; some struck him with the open hand,
Matthew 27:27-50
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the palace, and brought together to him the whole band.
Mark 9:12
And he answered and said to them: Elijah comes first, and restores all things, and, as it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be despised, so Elijah is to suffer.
Mark 9:24
And immediately the father of the child cried out, and with tears said: Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.
Mark 14:36
and he said: Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; let this cup pass from me: but not what I will, but what thou wiliest.
Luke 17:5
And the apostles said to the Lord: Increase our faith.
Luke 23:11
But Herod and his guards treated him with contempt; and having mocked him, and put on him a gaudy robe, he sent him back to Pilate.
Luke 23:35-39
And the people stood and looked on. And the rulers, with them scoffed at him, saying: He saved others, let him save himself if he is the Christ, the chosen of God.
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming to him, and said: Behold the Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world.
John 6:40
For this is the will of him that sent me, that every one who sees the Son, and believes on him, may have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 8:56
Abraham, your father, rejoiced that he could see my day; and he saw it, and was glad.
John 12:24
Verily, verily I say to you, unless a grain of wheat fall into the ground and die, it remains alone; but if it die, it produces much fruit.
John 12:27-28
Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour? But for this purpose came I to this hour.
John 12:32
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.
John 13:3
Jesus, knowing that the Father had delivered all things into his hands, and that he had come from God, and was going to God,
John 13:31-32
When he had gone out, Jesus said: Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
John 17:1-4
Jesus spoke these words, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: Father, the hour has come: glorify thy Son, that thy Son may also glorify thee;
Acts 2:25-26
For David speaks with reference to him: I saw the Lord always in my presence: for he is at my right hand, that I should not be moved.
Acts 2:36
Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made this same Jesus whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Acts 5:41
Then, they went from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were thought worthy to suffer shame for his name's sake.
1 Corinthians 1:7-8
so that you are deficient in no gift, while waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:16
and that he might reconcile both, in one body, to God, through the cross, having by it put to death the cause of enmity;
Philippians 1:6
being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you, will carry it on till the day of Jesus Christ;
Philippians 2:8-11
and being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient even to death, the death, indeed, of the cross.
Philippians 3:20
But our citizenship is in heaven, whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
2 Timothy 4:8
henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me at that day; and not to me only, but to all those who love his appearing.
Titus 2:13-14
looking for the blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
Hebrews 1:13
But to which of the angels has he said at any time: Sit on my right hand, till I make thy enemies thy footstool?
Hebrews 2:7-10
Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels; thou hast crowned him with glory and honor;
Hebrews 5:9
and, having been made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation to all that obey him,
Hebrews 7:19
(for the law made no perfect expiation), and the introduction of a better hope, by which we draw near to God.
Hebrews 8:1
Now concerning the things that have been spoken, the principal point is this: We have such a high priest, who has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
Hebrews 9:28
so the Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and to those who look for him he will appear the second time, without a sin-offering, in order to salvation.
Hebrews 10:5-12
Wherefore, when he comes into the world, he says: Sacrifice and offering thou hast not desired, but a body thou hast prepared me;
Hebrews 10:14
For by one offering, he has made a perfect and perpetual expiation for the sanctified.
Hebrews 10:33
partly, while you became a public spectacle, by reproaches and afflictions: partly, while you became partakers with those who were so treated.
Hebrews 11:36
others had trial of mockings and scourgings, bonds also, and imprisonments.
Hebrews 12:3
For consider him that endured such opposition of sinners against himself, lest you become weary and despondent in your minds.
Hebrews 13:13
Therefore, let us go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach.
1 Peter 1:11
inquiring what things, and what time, the Spirit of Christ that was in them did signify, when it testified, before hand, the sufferings of Christ, and the glories that should follow them;
1 Peter 2:23-24
When he was reviled, he did not revile again; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but committed himself to him that judges righteously.
1 Peter 3:22
who has gone into heaven, and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having become subject to him.
1 Peter 4:14-16
If you are reproached on account of Christ, happy are you: for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you. On their part he is reviled, but on your part he is glorified:
1 John 1:1-3
THAT which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled concerning the Word of life;
Jude 1:21
keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, in order to eternal life.
Revelation 1:8
I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.
Revelation 1:11
saying: What you see, write in a book, and send to the seven churches; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.
Revelation 1:17
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead; and he laid his right hand upon me, saying: Fear not, I am the First and the Last,
Revelation 2:8
And to the angel of the church in Smyrna, write: These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and is alive: