The apostle Paul noted the effect that this hope had upon Jesus, observing: “For the joy that was set before him he endured a torture stake, despising shame. ” — Hebrews 12: 2.
Mengamati pengaruh harapan ini atas diri Yesus, rasul Paulus menulis, ” Demi sukacita yang ditaruh di hadapannya ia bertekun menanggung tiang siksaan, mengabaikan keaiban. ” ​ — Ibrani 12: 2.