Hebrews 12:1

Conservative English Version

Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won't let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us.

Cross References

Job 8:10

But they will instruct you with great understanding.

Psalm 18:23

I obey you completely and guard against sin.

Isaiah 60:8

What is that sailing by like clouds or like doves flying home?

Ezekiel 38:16

You will attack my people like a storm-cloud that covers their land. I will let you invade my country Israel, so that every nation on earth will know that I, the LORD, am holy.

Ezekiel 38:9

But you and your army will attack them like a fierce thunderstorm and surround them like a cloud.

Matthew 10:22

Everyone will hate you because of me. But if you remain faithful until the end, you will be saved.

Matthew 24:13

But if you keep on being faithful right to the end, you will be saved.

Mark 10:50

The man threw off his coat as he jumped up and ran to Jesus.

Luke 12:15

Then he said to the crowd, "Don't be greedy! Owning a lot of things won't make your life safe."

Luke 16:28

Let him warn my five brothers, so they won't come to this horrible place."

Luke 21:34

Don't spend all of your time thinking about eating or drinking or worrying about life. If you do, the final day will suddenly catch you

John 3:32

He speaks about what he has seen and heard, and yet no one believes him.

John 4:39

A lot of Samaritans in that town put their faith in Jesus because the woman had said, "This man told me everything I have ever done."

John 4:44

(SEE 4:43)

Romans 12:12

Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying.

Romans 2:7

He will give eternal life to everyone who has patiently done what is good in the hope of receiving glory, honor, and life that lasts forever.

2 Corinthians 7:1

My friends, God has made us these promises. So we should stay away from everything that keeps our bodies and spirits from being clean. We should honor God and try to be completely like him.

Galatians 2:2

But I went there because God had told me to go, and I explained the good news that I had been preaching to the Gentiles. Then I met privately with the ones who seemed to be the most important leaders. I wanted to make sure that my work in the past and my future work would not be for nothing.

Galatians 5:7

You were doing so well until someone made you turn from the truth.

Ephesians 4:25

We are part of the same body. Stop lying and start telling each other the truth.

Philippians 1:30

You saw me suffer, and you still hear about my troubles. Now you must suffer in the same way.

Philippians 2:16

as you hold firmly to the message that gives life. Then on the day when Christ returns, I can take pride in you. I can also know that my work and efforts were not useless.

2 Timothy 2:4

Soldiers on duty don't work at outside jobs. They try only to please their commanding officer.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought well. I have finished the race, and I have been faithful.

Hebrews 6:15

Then after Abraham had been very patient, he was given what God had promised.

James 1:3

You know that you learn to endure by having your faith tested.

1 Peter 2:1

Stop being hateful! Quit trying to fool people, and start being sincere. Don't be jealous or say cruel things about others.

1 Peter 4:2

It means you have turned from your own desires and want to obey God for the rest of your life.

1 Peter 5:1

Church leaders, I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us.

1 Peter 5:12

Silvanus helped me write this short letter, and I consider him a faithful follower of the Lord. I wanted to encourage you and tell you how kind God really is, so that you will keep on having faith in him.

2 Peter 1:6

self-control, patience, devotion to God,

Revelation 1:9

I am John, a follower together with all of you. We suffer because Jesus is our king, but he gives us the strength to endure. I was sent to Patmos Island, because I had preached God's message and had told about Jesus.

Revelation 13:10

If you are doomed to be captured, you will be captured. If you are doomed to be killed by a sword, you will be killed by a sword. This means that God's people must learn to endure and be faithful!

Revelation 22:16

I am Jesus! And I am the one who sent my angel to tell all of you these things for the churches. I am David's Great Descendant, and I am also the bright morning star.

Revelation 3:10

You obeyed my message and endured. So I will protect you from the time of testing that everyone in all the world must go through.