1Therefore, since we havesogreat a cloud of witnessessurrounding us, let us also1layasideeveryencumbrance and the sin which so easilyentangles us, and let us 2run with 3endurance the race that is setbefore us,
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fixing our eyes on Jesus, the 4author and perfecter of faith, who for the joysetbefore Him 5endured the cross, 6despising the shame, and has 7satdown at the righthand of the throne of God.
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For 8consider Him who has enduredsuchhostility by sinnersagainstHimself, so that you will not growweary9and loseheart.