Heb 12:1-3, Jam 1:3-4, 5:7-8, 2Pe 1:6, Rev 14:12 | 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 12:1-3

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, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, ^ewho for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising ^fthe shame, and ^gis seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Do Not Grow Weary

3 ^hConsider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or ⁱfainthearted.

James 1:3-4

3 for you know that ^jthe testing of your faith ^kproduces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be ^lperfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

James 5:7-8

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 ⁿthe early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. ^oEstablish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord ^pis at hand.

2 Peter 1:6

6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control ^qwith steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness,

Revelation of John 14:12

12 ^rHere is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who ^skeep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus. ^{▼▼Greek and the faith of Jesus}