Hebrews 12:1-2

1Therefore, since we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let’s 1rid ourselves of every obstacle and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s 2run with 3endurance the race that is set before us, 2looking only at Jesus, the 45originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him 6endured the cross, 7despising the shame, and has 8sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.