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Hebrews 12 

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, 

let us strip off every weight that slows us down, 

especially the sin that so easily trips us up. 

And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 

2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, 

the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. 

Because of the joy awaiting him, 

he endured the cross, 

disregarding its shame. 

Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

12 So take a new grip with your tired hands 

and strengthen your weak knees. 

13 Mark out a straight path for your feet 

so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong.

14 Work at living in peace with everyone, 

and work at living a holy life, 

for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. 

15 Look after each other 

so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. 

Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. 

25 See to it that you obey God, the One who is speaking to you.

28 Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, 

let us be thankful 

and please God by worshiping him 

with holy fear and awe. 

29 For our God is a consuming fire.