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Hebrews 12:1
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,”
What it means
You are not the first to walk by faith. A great crowd of the faithful has finished the course before you, and their lives cheer you on. So lay down the weights that slow you and the sins that trip your feet, and keep moving with steady endurance. The race is not a sprint you win by force but a path you finish by trusting Jesus. He clears the way and gives strength for each mile, until you arrive home to the God who called you.
Hebrews 12:1 at a glance
| Reference | Hebrews 12:1 |
|---|---|
| Book | Hebrews |
| Chapter to read it in | Hebrews 12 |
| Topic | encouragement |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- 2 Timothy 4:7
- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
- Philippians 2:16
- Luke 21:34
- Hebrews 10:35-39
- Philippians 3:10-14
- Galatians 5:7
- 1 Peter 2:1
- James 5:7-11
- Colossians 3:5-8
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Hebrews 12:1?
It is in Hebrews, in Hebrews 12. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Hebrews 12:1?
Readers most often set it beside 2 Timothy 4:7, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 2:16, Luke 21:34. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Hebrews 12:1?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Hebrews 12:1 more than we can. We bring you Hebrews 12:1, encouragement. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Hebrews 12 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Hebrews 12:1 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
