[:en]”Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (v. 1)
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him, endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (v. 2)”My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son” (vs. 5-6)
“Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful., Later one, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it” (vs. 10-11)
“Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy” (v. 14)
“Let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire” (vs. 28-29)[:]