Hebrews 12:3

New English Translation

Think of him who endured such opposition against himself by sinners, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and give up.

Cross References

Proverbs 24:10

If you faint in the day of trouble, your strength is small!

Isaiah 50:4

The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.

Matthew 11:19

The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him, a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.”

Matthew 12:24

But when the Pharisees heard this they said, “He does not cast out demons except by the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons!”

Matthew 15:2

“Why do your disciples disobey the tradition of the elders? For they don’t wash their hands when they eat.”

Matthew 21:23

Now after Jesus entered the temple courts, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?”

Matthew 21:46

They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, because the crowds regarded him as a prophet.

Matthew 22:15

Then the Pharisees went out and planned together to entrap him with his own words.

Luke 14:1

Now one Sabbath when Jesus went to dine at the house of a leader of the Pharisees, they were watching him closely.

Luke 15:2

But the Pharisees and the experts in the law were complaining, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees (who loved money) heard all this and ridiculed him.

Luke 2:34

Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “Listen carefully: This child is destined to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be rejected.

Luke 5:21

Then the experts in the law and the Pharisees began to think to themselves, “Who is this man who is uttering blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

John 10:20

Many of them were saying, “He is possessed by a demon and has lost his mind! Why do you listen to him?”

John 18:22

When Jesus had said this, one of the high priest’s officers who stood nearby struck him on the face and said, “Is that the way you answer the high priest?”

John 5:16

Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders began persecuting him.

John 7:12

There was a lot of grumbling about him among the crowds. Some were saying, “He is a good man,” but others, “He deceives the common people.”

John 8:13

So the Pharisees objected, “You testify about yourself; your testimony is not true!”

John 8:52

Then the Judeans responded, “Now we know you’re possessed by a demon! Both Abraham and the prophets died, and yet you say, ‘If anyone obeys my teaching, he will never experience death.’

John 8:59

Then they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out from the temple area.

John 9:40

Some of the Pharisees who were with him heard this and asked him, “We are not blind too, are we?”

1 Corinthians 15:58

So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, we do not become discouraged.

2 Corinthians 4:16

Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day.

Galatians 6:9

So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.

Deuteronomy 20:3

“Listen, Israel! Today you are moving forward to do battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted. Do not fear and tremble or be terrified because of them,

2 Thessalonians 3:13

But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right.

Hebrews 12:2

keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:5

And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons? “My son, do not scorn the Lord’s discipline or give up when he corrects you.

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess,

1 Peter 2:23

When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.

Revelation 2:3

I am also aware that you have persisted steadfastly, endured much for the sake of my name, and have not grown weary.

1 Samuel 12:24

However, fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Just look at the great things he has done for you!