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.
having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
These cross references all point to the superiority of Jesus Christ over all other beings, including angels. They demonstrate that Jesus is the Son of God, that He is the head of the Church, and that He is worthy of honor and glory. They also show that He is the only one who has been given the authority to rule over all things, and that all other beings are subject to Him. Taken together, these cross references support the idea that Jesus is superior to angels and is worthy of more excellent name than theirs.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Psalm 2:7-8: I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. | Both passages discuss the relationship between God and his son, Jesus. In Hebrews 1:4, it explains that Jesus is superior to the angels because of the name he has inherited from God. Psalm 2:7-8, on the other hand, speaks of God's decree to Jesus, declaring him to be God's son and giving him authority over the nations and the ends of the earth. This relationship is further emphasized in the New Testament, where Jesus is referred to as the Son of God and is given authority over all creation. |
| Ephesians 1:21: far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. | Both passages speak of the superiority of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:4 specifically states that Jesus is superior to angels, as he has been given a more excellent name. Ephesians 1:21 further emphasizes this superiority, declaring that Jesus is far above all rule and authority, and that his name is greater than any other name. |
| Philippians 2:9-11: Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. | Both passages emphasize the superiority of Jesus. Hebrews 1:4 states that Jesus' name is more excellent than the angels', while Philippians 2:9-11 further describes the greatness of Jesus' name, stating that every knee should bow in honor of it. The passage in Philippians also emphasizes that Jesus' name should be glorified, to the glory of God the Father. |
| Colossians 1:18: And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. | Both passages refer to Jesus' superiority over angels. Hebrews 1:4 speaks of how Jesus has inherited a name more excellent than that of angels, while Colossians 1:18 speaks of how Jesus is the head of the body, the church, and is preeminent in all things. Jesus' superiority is further emphasized in Colossians 1:18, where it is stated that He is the firstborn from the dead. |
| Colossians 2:10: and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. | Both passages discuss the superiority of Jesus to angels. Hebrews 1:4 describes how Jesus' name is more excellent than the angels', showing His superiority to them. Colossians 2:10 states that Jesus is the head of all rule and authority, showing His ultimate power and authority over the angels. |
| 2 Thessalonians 1:7: and to grant relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels | Both passages discuss the role of angels in relation to Jesus. Hebrews 1:4 highlights the superiority of Jesus over angels, noting that the name He has inherited is more excellent than theirs. 2 Thessalonians 1:7 emphasizes the role of angels in the future, when Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels. |
| Hebrews 1:9: You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” | Both passages refer to the superiority of Jesus Christ. In Hebrews 1:4, it states that Jesus is superior to angels, having inherited a more excellent name than theirs. In Hebrews 1:9, it states that God has anointed Jesus with the oil of gladness beyond his companions, because of his love for righteousness and hatred of wickedness. This emphasizes the superiority of Jesus over his companions and the importance of his love for righteousness. |
| Hebrews 2:9: But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. | Both passages discuss the superiority of Jesus compared to angels. Hebrews 1:4 emphasizes the excellence of Jesus' name, which is superior to the angels. Hebrews 2:9 explains that Jesus was made lower than the angels for a short time in order to experience death on behalf of all people. Through Jesus' death, he was then crowned with glory and honor. |
| 1 Peter 3:22: who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him. | Both passages refer to the superiority of Jesus over the angels. In Hebrews 1:4, the author explains that Jesus has a name which is more excellent than the angels, making Him superior to them. In 1 Peter 3:22, the author affirms that Jesus is at the right hand of God and the angels, authorities, and powers have been subjected to Him. This further establishes His superiority over the angels. |
| Revelation 5:11-12: Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” | Both passages emphasize the superiority of Jesus over angels. Hebrews 1:4 compares Jesus' inherited name to that of the angels, noting that it is more excellent. Revelation 5:11-12 describes the angels singing praises to Jesus, recognizing him as worthy of power, wealth, wisdom, might, honor, glory, and blessing. This is a powerful demonstration of the reverence that the angels have for Jesus, demonstrating his superiority. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who is superior to all angels and has been given a name above every name. We thank You for exalting Him and making Him the head of the body, the church, and the ruler of all rule and authority. We praise You for Your love and justice, and for granting us relief in our afflictions. We thank You for the countless angels who surround Your throne and sing praises to You. Help us to always remember the great sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and to live a life worthy of His name. In Jesus' name, 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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