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For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/nlt/hebrews/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. <a href="/esv/hebrews/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/hebrews/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who in view of the joy lying before Him endured the cross, having despised its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/12.htm">New King James Version</a> looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> looking only at Jesus, the originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/amp/hebrews/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> [looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work]. <a href="/csb/hebrews/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of God&#8217s throne. <a href="/asv/hebrews/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/cev/hebrews/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side of God's throne! <a href="/erv/hebrews/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. Then he received the highest position in heaven, the one next to the throne of God. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for him, he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and he is now seated at the right side of God's throne. <a href="/isv/hebrews/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> fixing our attention on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of the faith, who, in view of the joy set before him, endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/msb/hebrews/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/hebrews/12.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> looking to Jesus, the founder and completer of the faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/wey/hebrews/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> simply fixing our gaze upon Jesus, our Prince Leader in the faith, who will also award us the prize. He, for the sake of the joy which lay before Him, patiently endured the cross, looking with contempt upon its shame, and afterwards seated Himself-- where He still sits--at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/web/hebrews/12.htm">World English Bible</a> looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> looking to the Author and Perfecter of the faith—Jesus, who, for the joy set before Him, endured a cross, having despised shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God; <a href="/blb/hebrews/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who in view of the joy lying before Him endured the cross, having despised its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> looking to the author and perfecter of faith -- Jesus, who, over-against the joy set before him -- did endure a cross, shame having despised, on the right hand also of the throne of God did sit down; <a href="/slt/hebrews/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Looking in the distance to Jesus the author and completer of the faith; who for the joy laid before him endured the cross, having despised the shame, and sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Looking on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith, who having joy set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and now sitteth on the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Let us gaze upon Jesus, as the Author and the completion of our faith, who, having joy laid out before him, endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and who now sits at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/12.htm">New American Bible</a> while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And let us look to Jesus, who was the author and the perfecter of our faith; and who, instead of the joy which he could have had, endured the cross, suffered shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And let us gaze at Yeshua, him who is The Author and The Perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was his, endured the cross and ignored the shame, and he sits upon the right side of the throne of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/godbey/hebrews/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> earnestly looking up to Jesus the author and the finisher of faith; who, for the joy set before him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/mace/hebrews/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> having Jesus in our view, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down on the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/wey/hebrews/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> simply fixing our gaze upon Jesus, our Prince Leader in the faith, who will also award us the prize. He, for the sake of the joy which lay before Him, patiently endured the cross, looking with contempt upon its shame, and afterwards seated Himself-- where He still sits--at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> looking away to the Author and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus; Who, in consideration of the joy lying before Him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath taken a seat at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> looking unto Jesus the leader and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/12-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=2490" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/12.htm">The Call to Endurance</a> 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. 2<a href="/greek/872.htm" title="872: aphorōntes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To look away from (something else) to, see distinctly. From apo and horao; to consider attentively.">Let us fix our eyes</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">on</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/747.htm" title="747: archēgon (N-AMS) -- Originator, author, founder, prince, leader. From arche and ago; a chief leader.">author</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5051.htm" title="5051: teleiōtēn (N-AMS) -- A perfecter, completer, finisher. From teleioo; a completer, i.e. Consummater.">perfecter</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of our</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/473.htm" title="473: anti (Prep) -- A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: charas (N-GFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.">joy</a> <a href="/greek/4295.htm" title="4295: prokeimenēs (V-PPM/P-GFS) -- From pro and keimai; to lie before the view, i.e. to be present, to stand forth.">set before</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/5278.htm" title="5278: hypemeinen (V-AIA-3S) -- From hupo and meno; to stay under, i.e. Remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. Bear, have fortitude, persevere.">endured</a> <a href="/greek/4716.htm" title="4716: stauron (N-AMS) -- A cross. ">the cross,</a> <a href="/greek/2706.htm" title="2706: kataphronēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To despise, scorn, and show it by active insult, disregard. From kata and phroneo; to think against, i.e. Disesteem.">scorning</a> <a href="/greek/152.htm" title="152: aischynēs (N-GFS) -- Shame, shamefacedness, shameful deeds. From aischunomai; shame or disgrace.">its shame,</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">and</a> <a href="/greek/2523.htm" title="2523: kekathiken (V-RIA-3S) -- Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.">sat down</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/1188.htm" title="1188: dexia (Adj-DFS) -- On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.">the right hand</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2362.htm" title="2362: thronou (N-GMS) -- From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate.">throne</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 3Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8-9</a> And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. / Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-5</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6-8</a> But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a> Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. <a href="/john/19-30.htm">John 19:30</a> When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit. <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a> Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. <a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21-24</a> For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. ... <a href="/luke/24-26.htm">Luke 24:26</a> Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?” <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17-18</a> For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. / So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. <a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Revelation 3:21</a> To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. <a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">Colossians 3:1</a> Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” <a href="/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31</a> God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. <a href="/john/17-4.htm">John 17:4-5</a> I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do. / And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-24.htm">1 Corinthians 9:24-27</a> Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. / Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. / Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.Looking.<a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Hebrews 12:3</a> For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.<a href="/hebrews/9-28.htm">Hebrews 9:28</a> So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.<a href="/isaiah/8-17.htm">Isaiah 8:17</a> And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.the author.<a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Hebrews 2:10</a> For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.<a href="/mark/9-24.htm">Mark 9:24</a> And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.<a href="/luke/17-5.htm">Luke 17:5</a> And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.finisher.<a href="/hebrews/7-19.htm">Hebrews 7:19</a> For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.<a href="/hebrews/10-14.htm">Hebrews 10:14</a> For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.<a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Psalm 138:8</a> The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.for.<a href="/hebrews/2-7.htm">Hebrews 2:7-9</a> Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: … <a href="/hebrews/5-9.htm">Hebrews 5:9</a> And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;<a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9-11</a> Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope… endured.<a href="/hebrews/10-5.htm">Hebrews 10:5-12</a> Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: … <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21</a> From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.<a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Matthew 20:18,19,20,28</a> Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/11-8.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-9.htm">Author</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">Award</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-8.htm">Despising</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-27.htm">Endured</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-39.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Fixing</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-26.htm">Gaze</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-5.htm">Prize</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-36.htm">Right</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-26.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-12.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-26.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Simply</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/acts/3-15.htm">Author</a> <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Award</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Despising</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Endured</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/mark/3-34.htm">Fixing</a> <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Gaze</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-8.htm">Prize</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-20.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/james/2-3.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-8.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/james/2-24.htm">Simply</a> <a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 12</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">An exhortation to constant faith, patience, and godliness by Christ's example</a> 22. <a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">A commendation of the new covenant.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Hebrews, the audience is encouraged to look away from distractions and challenges, and instead concentrate on Jesus as the ultimate example of faithfulness. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of looking to God for guidance and strength, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/121.htm">Psalm 121:1-2</a>, where the psalmist lifts their eyes to the hills, seeking help from the Lord.the author and perfecter of our faith Jesus is described as both the originator and the completer of faith. As the "author," He initiates faith in believers, and as the "perfecter," He brings it to completion. This dual role underscores His divine nature and His work in salvation history. The concept of Jesus as the "author" connects to <a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1-3</a>, where Jesus is the Word through whom all things were made. As the "perfecter," it reflects <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a>, which assures believers that God will complete the good work He began in them.who for the joy set before Him This phrase highlights Jesus' motivation in enduring the cross. The "joy" refers to the anticipated outcome of His sacrificial work, including the redemption of humanity and His exaltation. This forward-looking perspective is a model for believers to endure trials with the hope of future glory, as seen in <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a>, which speaks of present sufferings not being worth comparing with the glory to be revealed.endured the cross The cross was a method of execution reserved for the most heinous criminals, symbolizing extreme suffering and humiliation. Jesus' endurance of the cross demonstrates His obedience and love, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which describes the suffering servant. This endurance is a call for believers to persevere in their own trials, as Jesus did.scorning its shame Crucifixion was not only physically painful but also socially disgraceful. Jesus' scorn of the shame associated with the cross indicates His disregard for worldly honor in favor of divine purpose. This reflects the biblical theme of God using what is foolish in the world to shame the wise (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27</a>), and it encourages believers to value God's approval over human opinion.and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God This phrase signifies Jesus' exaltation and authority following His resurrection and ascension. Sitting at the right hand of God is a position of honor and power, fulfilling the prophecy in <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>. It indicates the completion of His redemptive work and His ongoing intercession for believers, as seen in <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a>. This position assures believers of Jesus' sovereignty and the ultimate victory of His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure in Christianity, referred to as the "author and perfecter of our faith." His life, death, and resurrection are foundational to Christian belief. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_cross.htm">The Cross</a> The instrument of Jesus' crucifixion, symbolizing suffering, sacrifice, and redemption in Christian theology. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_throne_of_god.htm">The Throne of God</a> Represents God's sovereign rule and authority. Jesus sitting at the right hand signifies His exalted position and completed work. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_joy_set_before_him.htm">The Joy Set Before Him</a> Refers to the anticipated joy of fulfilling God's redemptive plan and the resulting salvation for believers. 5. <a href="/topical/e/endurance.htm">Endurance</a> The act of persevering through suffering, exemplified by Jesus' journey to and through the crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/focus_on_jesus.htm">Focus on Jesus</a> As believers, we are called to fix our eyes on Jesus, drawing inspiration and strength from His example of faith and endurance. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_role.htm">Understanding Jesus' Role</a> Recognize Jesus as both the initiator and completer of our faith journey, emphasizing His divine role in our salvation. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_through_trials.htm">Endurance Through Trials</a> Emulate Jesus' endurance by trusting in God's plan and finding joy in the hope of future glory, even amidst present suffering. <a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_obedience.htm">The Joy of Obedience</a> Reflect on the joy that comes from fulfilling God's will, as Jesus did, and how it can motivate us to persevere in our own faith journey. <a href="/topical/e/exaltation_follows_humility.htm">Exaltation Follows Humility</a> Understand that true exaltation comes after humility and obedience, as demonstrated by Jesus' life and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 12</a> <a href="/q/how_can_i_maintain_focus_on_christ.htm">How can I maintain focus on Christ?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_we_focus_solely_on_jesus.htm">How do we focus solely on Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'despising_the_shame'_mean.htm">What does "despising the shame" in Hebrews 12:2 mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'author_and_perfecter'_mean.htm">What does "Author and Perfecter of Our Faith" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) Looking unto Jesus.--As in <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm" title="But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.">Hebrews 2:9</a>, the description precedes the mention of the name, "Looking unto the Author and Perfecter of (our) faith, Jesus." The first word is very similar to that of <a href="/hebrews/11-26.htm" title="Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect to the recompense of the reward.">Hebrews 11:26</a>; the runner looks away from all other objects and fixes his gaze on One. Jesus is not directly spoken of as the Judge (<a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm" title="From now on there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but to all them also that love his appearing.">2Timothy 4:8</a>); but, as the next words show, He has Himself reached the goal, and His presence marks the point at which the race will close. As the last verse spoke of our "patient endurance," this speaks of our faith, and of this Jesus is the Author and the Perfecter. The former word has occurred before, in <a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm" title="For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.">Hebrews 2:10</a>; and here, as there, origination is the principal thought. There the idea of leading the way was also present; but here "Author" stands in contrast with "Perfecter," and the example of our Lord is the subject of the clause which follows. Because it is He who begins and brings to perfection our faith, we must run the race with our eye fixed upon Him: in Him is the beginning, in Him the completion of the promises (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm" title="For all the promises of God in him are yes, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us.">2Corinthians 1:20</a>); and in the steady and trustful dependence upon Him which this figure describes consists our faith.Who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.--The literal meaning is very forcible, endured a cross, despising shame; the shame of such a death being set over against the joy that lay before Him. Here again we have the thought of <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm" title="But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.">Hebrews 2:9</a> (<a href="/context/philippians/2-9.htm" title="Why God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:">Philippians 2:9-10</a>); the joy of His accomplished purpose (<a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm" title="He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.">Isaiah 53:11</a>; <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm" title="His lord said to him, Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter you into the joy of your lord.">Matthew 25:21</a>; <a href="/context/luke/10-21.htm" title="In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in your sight.">Luke 10:21-22</a>) and the glory with which He was crowned (<a href="/john/17-1.htm" title="These words spoke Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify your Son, that your Son also may glorify you:">John 17:1</a>; <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm" title="Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.">1Peter 1:11</a>) being the reward for His "obedience even unto death." The whole form of the expression (comp. especially <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm" title="That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us:">Hebrews 6:18</a>, "the hope set before us") shows that Jesus is presented to us as an example not of endurance only, but also of faith (<a href="/hebrews/2-12.htm" title="Saying, I will declare your name to my brothers, in the middle of the church will I sing praise to you.">Hebrews 2:12</a>). On the last words of the verse see <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm" title="Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:">Hebrews 1:3</a>; <a href="/hebrews/1-13.htm" title="But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool?">Hebrews 1:13</a>; <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm" title="Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;">Hebrews 8:1</a>; <a href="/context/hebrews/10-12.htm" title="But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;">Hebrews 10:12-13</a>; there is here a slight change in the Greek, which requires the rendering, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Looking unto the Author and Finisher of our faith (rather, the Leader, or Captain, as in <a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Hebrews 2:10</a>, and Perfecter of the faith, or of faith - faith's Captain and Completer), Jesus; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. The idea is not, as implied in the A.V. and understood by Chrysostom and other ancients, that Jesus first inspires and then brings to its complete result the individual Christian's faith ("quod caepit in nobis consummabit"), but (as implied in the word ἀρχηγὸς, and suiting the context better) that he is the Leader of the whole army of faith, whose standard we are to follow, and whoso own completed victory is the enabling cause as well as the earnest of our own. It is no valid objection to this view that he could not have been a Leader in this sense to the faithful ones before his coming, referred to in the last chapter; for, as has been before observed (see on "the reproach of Christ," <a href="/hebrews/11-26.htm">Hebrews 11:26</a>), he is regarded as the Head and Leader, in all ages, of the faithful; and in virtue of his future warfare for mankind the saints of old endured and triumphed: - and certainly Christians, to whom the exhortation is addressed, may look to him in an obvious sense as their Captain to be followed. Nor, again, is there difficulty - apart from that of the whole mystery of the Incarnation - in his being presented to us as himself an example of triumphant faith. For he is elsewhere spoken of as having so "emptied himself" of his Divine glory as to have become like unto us in all things, sin except; and thus to have been sustained during his human life by faith in the unseen, as we are. His addresses to the Father (see especially <a href="/john/17.htm">John 17</a>.) are strikingly significant in this regard. The expression, "for the joy," etc. (ἀντὶ τῆς προκειμένης αὐτῷ χαρᾶς), does not mean, as some take it, "instead of the joy which he might have had on earth" (such e.g. as was offered to him by the tempter), but, as is evident from the word προκειμένης, "as set against, i.e. for the sake of, future joy" (cf. ἀντὶ βρώσεως μιᾶς, ver. 16). Such looking forward to joy with the Father and the redeemed after triumph is expressed in the great intercessory prayer-above referred to (<a href="/john/17-5.htm">John 17:5, 13, 22, 23, 24, 26</a>). It may be here observed that anticipation of reward hereafter is among legitimate human motives to a good life. It may be said, indeed, that the highest virtue consists in doing what is right simply because it is right - in fulfilling God's will, whatever may come of it to ourselves; but the hope of a final happy issue comes properly, and indeed inevitably, in as an inspiring and sustaining motive. Aspiration after Happiness is a God-given instinct of humanity, necessary for keeping up the life of virtue. There may be some so in love with virtue as to be capable of persevering in lifelong self-denial, though without any faith in a life to come. But human nature in general certainly requires this further incentive, and Christian faith supplies it. Nor are those who thus work with a view to future joy to be accused of selfish motives, as though they balanced only a greater against a smaller gain. To the true Christian the grand inspiring principle is still the love of God and of his neighbor, and of goodness for its own sake, though the hope of an eternal reward supports and cheers him mightily. Nor, again, is the joy looked forward to a selfish joy. It is the joy of sharing in the triumph of eternal righteousness in company with all the redeemed, whose salvation, no less than his own, he desires and strives for. And, further, with regard to his own individual joy, what is it but the joy of attaining the end of his being, the perfection God meant him for, and to which it is his duty to aspire? Hence Christ would not have been a perfect Example to man had he not been represented as looking forward to "the joy that was set before him." <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/12-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Let us fix our eyes ἀφορῶντες (aphorōntes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_872.htm">Strong's 872: </a> To look away from (something else) to, see distinctly. From apo and horao; to consider attentively. on εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jesus, Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. pioneer ἀρχηγὸν (archēgon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_747.htm">Strong's 747: </a> Originator, author, founder, prince, leader. From arche and ago; a chief leader. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. perfecter τελειωτὴν (teleiōtēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5051.htm">Strong's 5051: </a> A perfecter, completer, finisher. From teleioo; a completer, i.e. Consummater. of [our] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. faith, πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. who ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. for ἀντὶ (anti) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_473.htm">Strong's 473: </a> A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. joy χαρᾶς (charas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5479.htm">Strong's 5479: </a> Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. set before προκειμένης (prokeimenēs) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4295.htm">Strong's 4295: </a> From pro and keimai; to lie before the view, i.e. to be present, to stand forth. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. endured ὑπέμεινεν (hypemeinen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5278.htm">Strong's 5278: </a> From hupo and meno; to stay under, i.e. Remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. Bear, have fortitude, persevere. [the] cross, σταυρὸν (stauron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4716.htm">Strong's 4716: </a> A cross. scorning καταφρονήσας (kataphronēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2706.htm">Strong's 2706: </a> To despise, scorn, and show it by active insult, disregard. From kata and phroneo; to think against, i.e. Disesteem. [its] shame, αἰσχύνης (aischynēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_152.htm">Strong's 152: </a> Shame, shamefacedness, shameful deeds. From aischunomai; shame or disgrace. and τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. sat down κεκάθικεν (kekathiken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2523.htm">Strong's 2523: </a> Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] right hand δεξιᾷ (dexia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1188.htm">Strong's 1188: </a> On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. throne θρόνου (thronou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2362.htm">Strong's 2362: </a> From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate. of God. 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