Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.  
Hebrews 12:1-3 NLT

Let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up.  
Hebrews 12:1 NLT

Let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us.
Hebrews 12:1b NLT

We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.  
Hebrews 12:2a NLT

We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith.
Hebrews 12:2a GW

He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterward. He now sits in the place of honor by the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2b TLB

Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.
Hebrews 12:3 NLT

Jesus: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!  I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33b NIV