Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a large crowd of spectators Note: Christians are pictured here as being in a crowded arena, performing in the games, we should lay aside every excessive weight and sin that so easily entangle us, and with perseverance, we should run the race of life that lies before us.

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a large crowd of spectators [Note: Christians are pictured here as being in a crowded arena, performing in the games], we should lay aside every [excessive] weight and sin that so easily entangle us, and with perseverance, we should run the race [of life] that lies before us.