Read Full ChapterTherefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(1) Therefore, because we have so great a cloud of witnesses encircling us, let's also take off every weight and the deviation that so easily ensnares us. Let's run with perseverance the race that lies before us!
The F.O.G
[1] So with this great crowd of faith champions surrounding us like spectators in a cosmic arena, let's strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily entangles our feet. Let's run our assigned race with passionate endurance, keeping our eyes fixed ahead.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Therefore, we also having so great a cloud of witnesses set around us, every weight having put off, and the closely besetting sin, through endurance may we run the contest that is set before us,
Young's Literal Translation
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