^{1 Ref} For this reason, as we are circled by so great a cloud of witnesses, putting off every weight, and the sin into which we come so readily, let us keep on running in the way which is marked out for us,

^{2 Ref} Having our eyes fixed on Jesus, the guide and end of our faith, who went through the pains of the cross, not caring for the shame, because of the joy which was before him, and who has now taken his place at the right hand of God's seat of power.

^{3 Ref} Give thought to him who has undergone so much of the hate of sinners against himself, so that you may not be tired and feeble of purpose.

^{4 Ref} Till now you have not given your blood in your fight against sin:

^{1 Ref} Therefore, we also having so great a cloud of witnesses set around us, every weight having put off, and the closely besetting sin, through endurance may we run the contest that is set before us,

^{2 Ref} looking to the author and perfecter of faith -- Jesus, who, over-against the joy set before him -- did endure a cross, shame having despised, on the right hand also of the throne of God did sit down;

^{3 Ref} for consider again him who endured such gainsaying from the sinners to himself, that ye may not be wearied in your souls -- being faint.

^{4 Ref} Not yet unto blood did ye resist -- with the sin striving;