Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let usthrow off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and letus run with perseverance the race marked out for us.2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith,who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and satdown at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who enduredsuch opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and loseheart.