Hebrews 12:2

looking unto Jesus It is not possible to express in English the thought suggested by the Greek verb aphorôntes, which implies that we must "look away (from other things) unto Jesus." It implies "the concentration of the wandering gaze into a single direction."

the author The word is the same (ἀρχηγὸν) as that used in Hebrews 2:10. In Acts 3:15; Acts 5:31 it is rendered "a Prince," as in Isaiah 30:4 (LXX.). By His faithfulness (Hebrews 3:2) he became our captain and standard-bearer on the path of faith.

and finisher He leads us to "the end of our faith," which is the salvation of our souls (1 Peter 1:9).

of our faith Rather, "of faith."

endured the cross, despising the shame Lit., "endured a cross, despising shame."

is set down Rather, "hath sat down" (Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 10:12).