Let’s read through the book of Hebrews one verse at a time in 2023. Every day explore a single verse and its cross references. AI-generated text draws the passages together. RSS feed.
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
The cross references provide additional insight into the meaning of Hebrews 1:3 by emphasizing the glory, power, and majesty of God, and His sovereignty over all creation. They also emphasize the importance of Jesus as the Son of God, who was sent to take away the sins of the world. The references also highlight Jesus' position at the right hand of God, and His role as our High Priest who intercedes on our behalf. Finally, they emphasize the importance of the Gospel and the power of faith in Jesus.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| John 1:4: In him was life, and the life was the light of men. | Both passages refer to Jesus. Hebrews 1:3 refers to Jesus' power, authority, and role in the universe. John 1:4 refers to Jesus' life-giving power and role in the lives of people. |
| John 1:14: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. | Both passages refer to Jesus, though in different ways. Hebrews 1:3 speaks of the power and authority of Jesus, who upholds the universe by the word of his power and has a place of honor at the right hand of God. John 1:14 speaks of Jesus' incarnation, when he became flesh and dwelt among us, revealing his glory as the only Son of God. |
| John 14:9-10: Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. | Both passages highlight the relationship between Jesus and the Father. Hebrews 1:3 emphasizes Jesus' divinity, describing Him as the exact imprint of God's nature and the one who upholds the universe by His power. John 14:9-10 further emphasizes this relationship, with Jesus explaining that whoever has seen Him has seen the Father, and that He speaks with the Father's authority. |
| 2 Corinthians 4:4: In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. | Both passages emphasize the glory of Christ as the image of God. Hebrews 1:3 speaks of how Jesus is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and 2 Corinthians 4:4 speaks of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. |
| 2 Corinthians 4:6-7: For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. | Both passages emphasize the power of God and how His glory is revealed in Jesus. Hebrews 1:3 speaks of Jesus upholding the universe by the word of His power and 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 speaks of God's light shining in our hearts to give us knowledge of His glory in Jesus' face. |
| Colossians 1:15-17: He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ and his role in creation. Hebrews 1:3 highlights Jesus' power and majesty, and Colossians 1:15-17 emphasizes his role as the creator of all things. |
| Hebrews 9:26: for then he would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. | Both passages refer to the work of Jesus Christ in redeeming humanity from sin. Hebrews 1:3 describes Jesus' divine nature and power, while Hebrews 9:26 speaks of Jesus' sacrificial death, which was necessary to put away sin. |
| Hebrews 10:12: But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ's ascension to the right hand of God after making purification for sins. In Hebrews 1:3, Jesus is described as the radiance of God's glory and the exact imprint of his nature, and is said to uphold the universe by the word of his power. In Hebrews 10:12, Jesus is said to have offered a single sacrifice for sins, after which he ascended to the right hand of God. |
| Hebrews 12:2: looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. | Both passages refer to Jesus' position of authority at the right hand of God in Heaven. In Hebrews 1:3, Jesus is described as having made purification for sins before being seated at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Hebrews 12:2 goes further to describe Jesus as the founder and perfecter of faith, who endured the cross and its shame for the joy set before Him. |
| Revelation 4:11: “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” | Both passages describe the power and authority of Jesus Christ, who is the radiance of the glory of God. Hebrews 1:3 speaks of the power of Jesus to uphold the universe and to make purification for sins, while Revelation 4:11 speaks of the power of Jesus to create all things. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank you for the glory and majesty of your presence. You are the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and the sustainer of the universe. Your Word is powerful and brings light and life to all who hear it. We thank you for sending your Son, Jesus Christ, to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins and to make a way for us to have fellowship with you.
We thank you for your grace and mercy, that you have given us the gift of salvation and have made us your children. We thank you for the hope that we have in you, and for the assurance of your presence and power.
We ask that you continue to give us strength and courage to follow your will and to trust in you. Help us to be faithful to your Word and to live out our faith in a way that brings glory and honor to your name.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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