Hebrews 12:12

New International Reader's Version

So put your hands to work. Strengthen your legs for the journey.

Cross References

Psalm 109:24

My knees are weak because I’ve gone without food. My body is very thin.

Isaiah 35:3

Strengthen the hands of those who are weak. Help those whose knees give way.

Ezekiel 21:7

They will ask you, ‘Why are you groaning?’ Then you will say, ‘Because of the news that is coming. The hearts of all the people will melt away in fear. Their hands will not be able to help them. Their spirits will grow weak. And they will be so afraid they’ll wet themselves.’ The news is coming! You can be sure those things will happen,” announces the Lord and King.

Ezekiel 7:17

“ ‘Their hands will be powerless to help them. They will wet themselves.

Daniel 5:6

His face turned pale. He was so afraid that his legs became weak. And his knees were knocking together.

Nahum 2:10

Nineveh is destroyed, robbed and stripped! Hearts melt away in fear. Knees give way. Bodies tremble with fear. Everyone’s face turns pale.

Zephaniah 3:16

The time is coming when people will say to Jerusalem, “Zion, don’t be afraid. Don’t give up.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Brothers and sisters, we are asking you to warn certain people. These people don’t want to work. Instead, they make trouble. We are also asking you to encourage those who have lost hope. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

Hebrews 12:3

He made it through these attacks by sinners. So think about him. Then you won’t get tired. You won’t lose hope.

Hebrews 12:5

Have you completely forgotten this word of hope? It speaks to you as a father to his children. It says, “My son, think of the Lord’s training as important. Do not lose hope when he corrects you.