Hebrews 12:2

HEBREWS—NOTE ON Hebrews 12:2 founder. See note on 2:10. perfecter. Christ’s perfection leads to the perfection of his people. This will be realized fully on the last day (see note on 11:39–40). for the joy that was set before him endured. The promise of future reward and joy gave Jesus strength to suffer on the cross. despising the shame. Crucifixion was performed in public. It caused hours of pain for the victim. The whole event was intended to cause shame, not just death (see note on Matt. 27:35). at the right hand. See Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 1:13; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 10:12.