Hebrews 12:2 (BSB)

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

From Hebrews 12. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Hebrews 12:2

• John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Hebrews 12:2: 2. Who for the joy that was set before him, etc. Though the expression in Latin is somewhat ambiguous, yet according to the words in Greek the Apostle’s meaning is quite clear; for he intimates, that though it was free to Christ to exempt himself from all trouble and to lead a happy life, abounding in all good things, he yet underwent a death that...
• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Hebrews 12:1-3: Here observe what is the great duty which the apostle urges upon the Hebrews, and which he so much desires they would comply with, and that is, to lay aside every weight, and the sin that did so easily beset them, and run with patience the race set before them. The duty consists of two parts, the one preparatory, the other perfective. I.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Hebrews 12:2: Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith,.... Not with bodily eyes, for at present he is not to be looked upon in this manner, but with the eye of the understanding, or with the eye of faith; for faith is a seeing of the Son; it is a spiritual sight of Christ, which is at first but glimmering, afterwards it increases, and...
• Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Hebrews 12:2: Verse 2. Looking unto Jesus, As a farther inducement to do this the apostle exhorts us to look to the Saviour. We are to look to his holy life; to his patience and perseverance in trials; to what he endured in order to obtain the crown, and to his final success and triumph. The author and finisher of our faith.