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HEBREWS 12

NKJV

1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,  let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and  let us run  with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 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  has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

 

3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself,  lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. 4 You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. 5And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons:

 “My son, do not despise the chasteni...