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Hebrews 12:1-3 The Faith of the Ancients

1 God Disciplines His Sons
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

2 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.

3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Cross References for Hebrews 12:1-3

Hebrews 11:4 - By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:4

Song of Songs 1:4 - Take me away with you—let us hurry! Let the king bring me into his chambers. Friends We rejoice... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:4 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:4

Isaiah 60:8 - “Who are these that fly along like clouds, like doves to their nests? Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:8

Revelation 13:10 - If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed with th... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:10

Luke 14:26-33 - “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brot... Click to read the verse Luke 14:26-33 Click to read the verse Luke 14:26-33

1 John 2:15-16 - Do Not Love the World Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:15-16 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:15-16

Isaiah 44:8 - Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:8

Luke 21:34 - “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxietie... Click to read the verse Luke 21:34 Click to read the verse Luke 21:34

Genesis 22:5 - He said to his servants, “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will ... Click to read the verse Genesis 22:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:5

Matthew 10:37-38 - “Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his s... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:37-38 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:37-38

Revelation 22:16 - “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and th... Click to read the verse Revelation 22:16 Click to read the verse Revelation 22:16

Psalms 119:32 - I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:32 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:32

Genesis 31:47 - Laban called it Jegar Sahadutha, and Jacob called it Galeed. Click to read the verse Genesis 31:47 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:47

Ephesians 6:12 - For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authoritie... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:12 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:12

2 Corinthians 7:1 - Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contam... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:1

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4

Luke 16:28 - for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of t... Click to read the verse Luke 16:28 Click to read the verse Luke 16:28

James 5:7-11 - Patience in Suffering Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer w... Click to read the verse James 5:7-11 Click to read the verse James 5:7-11

2 Timothy 2:4 - No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:4 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:4

Luke 12:15 - Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life doe... Click to read the verse Luke 12:15 Click to read the verse Luke 12:15

Isaiah 40:31 - but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:31 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:31

2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:7 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:7

1 Peter 2:1 - Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every k... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1

1 Peter 4:2 - As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather f... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2

Ephesians 4:22 - You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is bei... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22

Luke 3:13 - “Don’t collect any more than you are required to,” he told them. Click to read the verse Luke 3:13 Click to read the verse Luke 3:13

Colossians 3:8 - But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:8 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:8

Matthew 24:13 - but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:13

Ezekiel 38:16 - You will advance against my people Israel like a cloud that covers the land. In days to come, O... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 38:16 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 38:16

1 Timothy 6:9-10 - People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful d... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Romans 2:7 - To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give etern... Click to read the verse Romans 2:7 Click to read the verse Romans 2:7

James 1:3 - because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Click to read the verse James 1:3 Click to read the verse James 1:3

Philippians 2:12 - Shining as Stars Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence,... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:12 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:12

Romans 5:3-5 - Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces per... Click to read the verse Romans 5:3-5 Click to read the verse Romans 5:3-5

Romans 12:12 - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Click to read the verse Romans 12:12 Click to read the verse Romans 12:12

2 Samuel 22:24 - I have been blameless before him and have kept myself from sin. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:24 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:24

Matthew 10:22 - All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:22

2 Kings 7:15 - They followed them as far as the Jordan, and they found the whole road strewn with the clothing... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 7:15 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 7:15

Ephesians 4:22-24 - You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is bei... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22-24 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22-24

Psalms 18:23 - I have been blameless before him and have kept myself from sin. Click to read the verse Psalms 18:23 Click to read the verse Psalms 18:23

Job 5:1 - “Call if you will, but who will answer you? To which of the holy ones will you turn? Click to read the verse Job 5:1 Click to read the verse Job 5:1

Job 8:10 - Will they not instruct you and tell you? Will they not bring forth words from their understanding? Click to read the verse Job 8:10 Click to read the verse Job 8:10

James 1:21 - Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the w... Click to read the verse James 1:21 Click to read the verse James 1:21

Revelation 3:10 - Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:10

Hebrews 6:12 - We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:12

Revelation 2:3 - You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3

Acts 27:38 - When they had eaten as much as they wanted, they lightened the ship by throwing the grain into ... Click to read the verse Acts 27:38 Click to read the verse Acts 27:38

Hebrews 10:36 - You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36

1 Corinthians 9:24 - Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:24 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:24

Romans 13:11-14 - And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slu... Click to read the verse Romans 13:11-14 Click to read the verse Romans 13:11-14

Colossians 3:5-8 - Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5-8 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5-8

Galatians 5:7 - You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth? Click to read the verse Galatians 5:7 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:7

Ezekiel 38:9 - You and all your troops and the many nations with you will go up, advancing like a storm; you w... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 38:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 38:9

Revelation 1:9 - One Like a Son of Man I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and pati... Click to read the verse Revelation 1:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:9

Mark 9:43 - If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with... Click to read the verse Mark 9:43 Click to read the verse Mark 9:43

Luke 9:59-62 - He said to another man, “Follow me.” But the man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my fa... Click to read the verse Luke 9:59-62 Click to read the verse Luke 9:59-62

Hebrews 10:35-39 - So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:35-39 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:35-39

John 4:44 - (Now Jesus himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.) Click to read the verse John 4:44 Click to read the verse John 4:44

Mark 10:50 - Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. Click to read the verse Mark 10:50 Click to read the verse Mark 10:50

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Hebrews 6:15 - And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:15

John 3:32 - He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. Click to read the verse John 3:32 Click to read the verse John 3:32

Romans 8:24-25 - For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:24-25 Click to read the verse Romans 8:24-25

John 4:39 - Many Samaritans Believe Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the wo... Click to read the verse John 4:39 Click to read the verse John 4:39

1 Peter 5:12 - Final Greetings With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:12 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:12

2 Peter 1:6 - and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:6 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:6

Acts 27:18 - We took such a violent battering from the storm that the next day they began to throw the cargo... Click to read the verse Acts 27:18 Click to read the verse Acts 27:18

2 Corinthians 10:3 - For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:3

Philippians 2:16 - as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not ... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:16 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:16

Luke 8:14-15 - The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are... Click to read the verse Luke 8:14-15 Click to read the verse Luke 8:14-15

Hebrews 11:2-38 - This is what the ancients were commended for. Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:2-38 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:2-38

Philippians 3:10-14 - I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his su... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:10-14 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:10-14

Luke 18:22-25 - When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and ... Click to read the verse Luke 18:22-25 Click to read the verse Luke 18:22-25