12:1 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.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 1 , 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.
12:2 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.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 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.
12:3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 3 , Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
12:4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 4 , In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
12:5 And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: 'My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 5 , And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: 'My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,
12:6 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.'
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 6 , because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.'
12:7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 7 , Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?
12:8 If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 8 , If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.
12:9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live!
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 9 , Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live!
12:10 Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 10 , Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness.
12:11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 11 , No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 12 , Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.
12:13 'Make level paths for your feet,' so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 13 , 'Make level paths for your feet,' so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.
12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 14 , Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
12:15 See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 15 , See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.
12:16 See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 16 , See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son.
12:17 Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. He could bring about no change of mind, though he sought the blessing with tears.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 17 , Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. He could bring about no change of mind, though he sought the blessing with tears.
12:18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm;
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 18 , You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm;
12:19 to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them,
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 19 , to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them,
12:20 because they could not bear what was commanded: 'If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.'
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 20 , because they could not bear what was commanded: 'If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.'
12:21 The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, 'I am trembling with fear.'
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 21 , The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, 'I am trembling with fear.'
12:22 But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly,
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 22 , But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly,
12:23 to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous men made perfect,
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 23 , to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous men made perfect,
12:24 to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 24 , to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
12:25 See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven?
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 25 , See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven?
12:26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, 'Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.'
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 26 , At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, 'Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.'
12:27 The words 'once more' indicate the removing of what can be shaken--that is, created things--so that what cannot be shaken may remain.
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 27 , The words 'once more' indicate the removing of what can be shaken--that is, created things--so that what cannot be shaken may remain.
12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 28 , Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,
12:29 for our 'God is a consuming fire.'
The NIV Book of Hebrews , Chapter 12 , Verse 29 , for our 'God is a consuming fire.'
