Hebrews 12:1

The Lord’s Discipline

12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, ¹  we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,

Hebrews 12:4

12:4 You have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed ²  in your struggle against sin.

Hebrews 12:12

12:12 Therefore, strengthen ³  your listless hands and your weak knees, ⁴ 

[12:1]  ¹ tn Grk “having such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us.”

[12:4]  ² tn Grk “until blood.”

[12:12]  ³ tn Or “straighten.”

[12:12]  ⁴ sn A quotation from Isa 35:3. Strengthen your listless hands and your weak knees refers to the readers’ need for renewed resolve and fresh strength in their struggles (cf. Heb 10:36-39; 12:1-3).