Who are 'the cloud of witnesses' mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?
Hebrews 12:1
ESV - 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
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Asked July 01 2013
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Hebrews 12:1 says, "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 perseve...
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Ray D
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Most Christians throughout the ages have interpreted this verse literally—meaning, they take Paul for his word. Read in that way, the verse would mean we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses: the saints. They cheer us on in our enduring race to heaven, which would mean they are knowledgeable of our lives. Keep fighting the good fight of faith!
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