Hebrews 12:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:2 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, desp..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:2 — KJV
“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. author: or, beginner”
— Hebrews 12:2 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:2 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 12:2
“And the priest shall take the basket out of thine hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:2: set, before, down
“Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:2: set, down, right
“For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them. I considered...: Heb. I gave, or, set to my heart”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:2: set, before, right
“In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:2: before, down, right
“And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And he fell down to the earth upon his face before the king, and said, Blessed be the LORD thy God, which hath delivered up the men that lifted up their hand against my lord the king. All...: or, Peace be to thee: Heb. Peace delivered...: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:2: before, down, hand
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