Hebrews 12:3

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Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don’t become tired and give up.

Cross References

Proverbs 24:10

If you faint in a crisis, you are weak.

Isaiah 50:4

The Almighty Lord will teach me what to say, so I will know how to encourage weary people. Morning after morning he will wake me to listen like a student.

Matthew 11:19

The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and people say, ‘Look at him! He’s a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ “Yet, wisdom is proved right by its actions.”

Matthew 12:24

When the Pharisees heard this, they said, “This man can force demons out of people only with the help of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons.”

Matthew 15:2

“Why do your disciples break the traditions of our ancestors? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”

Matthew 21:23

Then Jesus went into the temple courtyard and began to teach. The chief priests and the leaders of the people came to him. They asked, “What gives you the right to do these things? Who told you that you could do this?”

Matthew 21:46

They wanted to arrest him but were afraid of the crowds, who thought he was a prophet.

Matthew 22:15

Then the Pharisees went away and planned to trap Jesus into saying the wrong thing.

Luke 14:1

On a day of rest—a holy day, Jesus went to eat at the home of a prominent Pharisee. The guests were watching Jesus very closely.

Luke 15:2

But the Pharisees and the experts in Moses’ Teachings complained, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees, who love money, heard all this and were making sarcastic remarks about him.

Luke 2:34

Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, “This child is the reason that many people in Israel will be condemned and many others will be saved. He will be a sign that will expose

Luke 5:21

The experts in Moses’ Teachings and the Pharisees thought, “Who is this man? He’s dishonoring God! Who besides God can forgive sins?”

John 10:20

Many of them said, “He’s possessed by a demon! He’s crazy! Why do you listen to him?”

John 18:22

When Jesus said this, one of the guards standing near Jesus slapped his face and said, “Is that how you answer the chief priest?”

John 5:16

The Jews began to persecute Jesus because he kept healing people on the day of rest—a holy day.

John 7:12

The crowds argued about Jesus. Some people said, “He’s a good man,” while others said, “No he isn’t. He deceives the people.”

John 8:13

The Pharisees said to him, “You testify on your own behalf, so your testimony isn’t true.”

John 8:52

The Jews told Jesus, “Now we know that you’re possessed by a demon. Abraham died, and so did the prophets, but you say, ‘Whoever does what I say will never taste death.’

John 8:59

Then some of the Jews picked up stones to throw at Jesus. However, Jesus was concealed, and he left the temple courtyard.

John 9:40

Some Pharisees who were with Jesus heard this. So they asked him, “Do you think we’re blind?”

1 Corinthians 15:58

So, then, brothers and sisters, don’t let anyone move you off the foundation ⌞of your faith⌟. Always excel in the work you do for the Lord. You know that the hard work you do for the Lord is not pointless.

2 Corinthians 4:1

We don’t become discouraged, since God has given us this ministry through his mercy.

2 Corinthians 4:16

That is why we are not discouraged. Though outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are renewed day by day.

Galatians 6:9

We can’t allow ourselves to get tired of living the right way. Certainly, each of us will receive ⌞everlasting life⌟ at the proper time, if we don’t give up.

Deuteronomy 20:3

He should tell them, “Listen, Israel, today you’re going into battle against your enemies. Don’t lose your courage! Don’t be afraid or alarmed or tremble because of them.

2 Thessalonians 3:13

Brothers and sisters, we can’t allow ourselves to get tired of doing what is right.

Hebrews 12:2

We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.

Hebrews 12:5

You have forgotten the encouraging words that God speaks to you as his children: “My child, pay attention when the Lord disciplines you. Don’t give up when he corrects you.

Hebrews 3:1

Brothers and sisters, you are holy partners in a heavenly calling. So look carefully at Jesus, the apostle and chief priest about whom we make our declaration of faith.

1 Peter 2:23

Christ never verbally abused those who verbally abused him. When he suffered, he didn’t make any threats but left everything to the one who judges fairly.

Revelation 2:3

You have endured, suffered trouble because of my name, and have not grown weary.

1 Samuel 12:24

Fear the Lord, and serve him sincerely. Consider the great things he did for you.