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Bible verse
Hebrews 12:2
“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.”
What it means
Faith grows tired when we stare at our troubles, so this verse turns our eyes to Jesus. He began our faith and He will complete it; the whole journey rests on Him, not on our willpower. He endured the cross because He saw the joy of bringing many sons and daughters home, and now He reigns beside the Father. When you fix your gaze on Him, the burdens shrink and hope steadies. Keep looking to Christ, and He carries you the whole way through.
Hebrews 12:2 at a glance
| Reference | Hebrews 12:2 |
|---|---|
| Book | Hebrews |
| Chapter to read it in | Hebrews 12 |
| Topic | faith |
| 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.
- Micah 7:7
- 1 Peter 3:18
- 1 Peter 2:23-24
- Hebrews 1:3
- Philippians 1:6
- Ephesians 5:2
- Hebrews 9:28
- Titus 2:13-14
- John 6:40
- Philippians 2:8-11
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Hebrews 12:2?
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 12:2?
Readers most often set it beside Micah 7:7, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 2:23-24, Hebrews 1:3. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Hebrews 12:2?
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
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Hebrews 12:2 is hidden from you. We bring you Hebrews 12:2, faith. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Hebrews 12 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Hebrews 12:2 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
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
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.
