12 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^(A) with perseverance^(B) the race marked out for us, ² fixing our eyes on Jesus,^(C) the pioneer^(D) and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,^(E) scorning its shame,^(F) and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.^{(G) 3} Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary^(H) and lose heart.

²² But you have come to Mount Zion,^(A) to the city^(B) of the living God,^(C) the heavenly Jerusalem.^(D) You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, ²³ to the church of the firstborn,^(E) whose names are written in heaven.^(F) You have come to God, the Judge of all,^(G) to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,^{(H) 24} to Jesus the mediator^(I) of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood^(J) that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.^(K)

²⁵ See to it that you do not refuse^(L) him who speaks.^(M) If they did not escape when they refused him who warned^(N) them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven?^{(O) 26} At that time his voice shook the earth,^(P) but now he has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.”^{[a](Q) 27} The words “once more” indicate the removing of what can be shaken^(R)—that is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain.

²⁸ Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken,^(S) let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,^{(T) 29} for our “God is a consuming fire.”^[b](U)