Heb 12:1, Jam 5:7-10, Rev 1:9, 3:10 | ESV | STEP | Therefore , since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses , let us also lay aside every weight , and sin which clings so closely , and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us ,

Hebrews 12:1

Jesus, Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and ^asin which clings so closely, and ^blet us run ^cwith endurance the race that is ^dset before us,

James 5:7-10

Patience in Suffering

7 Be patient, therefore, brothers, ^{▼▼Or brothers and sisters; also verses 9, 10, 12, 19} until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives ^fthe early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. ^gEstablish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord ^his at hand. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, ⁱso that you may not be judged; behold, ^jthe Judge is standing ^kat the door. 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take ^lthe prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Revelation of John 1:9

Vision of the Son of Man

9 I, John, your brother and ^mpartner in ⁿthe tribulation and ^othe kingdom and ^pthe patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos ^qon account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

Revelation of John 3:10

10 ^rBecause you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try ^sthose who dwell on the earth.