1For this reason, as we are circled by so great a cloud of witnesses, putting off every weight, and the sin into which we come so readily, let us keep on running in the way which is marked out for us,
2Having our eyes fixed on Jesus, the guide and end of our faith, who went through the pains of the cross, not caring for the shame, because of the joy which was before him, and who has now taken his place at the right hand of God's seat of power.
3Give thought to him who has undergone so much of the hate of sinners against himself, so that you may not be tired and feeble of purpose.
4Till now you have not given your blood in your fight against sin:
5And you have not kept in mind the word which says to you as to sons, My son, do not make little of the Lord's punishment, and do not give up hope when you are judged by him;
6For the Lord sends punishment on his loved ones; everyone whom he takes as his son has experience of his rod.
7It is for your training that you undergo these things; God is acting to you as a father does to his sons; for what son does not have punishment from his father?
