Hebrews 8:1
ContextThe High Priest of a Better Covenant
8:1 Now the main point of what we are saying is this: 1 We have such a high priest, one who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2
Hebrews 12:1
ContextThe Lord’s Discipline
12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, 3 we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,
1 tn Grk “the main point of the things being said.”
2 sn An allusion to Ps 110:1; see Heb 1:3, 13.
3 tn Grk “having such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us.”