Hebrews 12:1-4 A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. ² Look to (consider without distractions) Jesus, the Leader (Predecessor) and Finisher (Perfecter) of our faith. He despised the shame. He endured the stake for the joy that was set before him. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ³ Consider him who endured such contrary talk by sinners against him. You should not get tired and give up in your mind (heart). ⁴ You have not yet resisted by shedding blood in your striving against sin.