Hebrews 12v1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, 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, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Christ bore the burden, shed the blood for the race that we run. His death is our life and endurance. For Christ took every temptation yet conquered blameless and pure. Let us strive toward the cross and a life that is enriched by faith in the strength of Christ in us so that we can handle all opposition that sets itself against us.

4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.