First ReadingHebrews 11:2; 12:1-4, 15; 13:1
From the Letter to the Hebrews
2For by this, the elders obtained approval.
some verses are not read1Therefore let’s also,seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,lay aside every weight and the sinwhich so easily entangles us,and let’s run with perseverance the racethat is set before us,2looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith,who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross,despising its shame,and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3For consider himwho has endured such contradiction of sinners against himself,that you don’t grow weary,fainting in your souls.4You have not yet resisted to blood, striving against sin. verses 5–14 are not read15looking carefully lest there be any manwho falls short of the grace of God,lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble youand many be defiled by it,
some verses are not read1Let brotherly love continue.