Hebrews 12:2-4

MLV(i) 2 Looking away from things, look toward Jesus, the author and completer of the faith, who endured the cross having despised shame, in exchange-for the joy laying before him, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For, study the one who has endured such dispute by sinners to himself, in order that you might not be weary, fainting in your souls. 4 You have not yet stood against this, as far as blood, in your struggle against sin.