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 12:25

12:25 Take care not to refuse the one who is speaking! For if they did not escape when they refused the one who warned them on earth, how much less shall we, if we reject the one who warns from heaven?

Hebrews 13:17

13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. ²  Let them do this ³  with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.

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

[13:17]  ² tn Or “as ones who will give an account”; Grk “as giving an account.”

[13:17]  ³ tn Grk “that they may do this.”