Hebrews 12:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:1 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:1 — KJV
“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,”
— Hebrews 12:1 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:1 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 12:1
“Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But howsoever, let me, I pray thee, also run after Cushi. And Joab said, Wherefore wilt thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings ready? howsoever: Heb. be what may ready: or, convenient”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:1: wherefore, seeing, also
“But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:1: compassed, lay, every
“And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord. leave: Heb. set, or, place What...: Heb. Wherefore is this?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:1: wherefore, let, race
“And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:1: also, about, let
“Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it is most holy, and God hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the LORD?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:1: wherefore, seeing, sin
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