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.
how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard,
The cross references for Hebrews 2:3 all relate to the importance of salvation, and the consequences of neglecting it. They emphasize that God's grace and salvation are available to all, but that it must be accepted and obeyed in order to be effective. The verses also emphasize the need to take God's warnings seriously, as those who refuse to heed them will not escape judgment. Finally, the verses point to the ultimate source of salvation and security, which is found in God and the Lamb.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Luke 1:2: just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, | Both passages refer to the importance of the gospel message and its transmission from God to humanity. Hebrews 2:3 emphasizes the need to not neglect such a great salvation, while Luke 1:2 emphasizes how the gospel was transmitted from God to humanity through those who were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word. |
| Romans 2:3: Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? | Both passages emphasize the importance of responding to God's salvation and avoiding the judgment of God. Hebrews 2:3 warns that if we neglect such a great salvation, there is no way to escape the judgment of God. Romans 2:3 further emphasizes this point by warning that even those who judge others but still practice the same things themselves will not escape the judgment of God. |
| Titus 2:11: For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, | Both passages speak to the concept of salvation. Hebrews 2:3 emphasizes the importance of not neglecting the great salvation that has been declared by the Lord. Titus 2:11 emphasizes the grace of God that has appeared and brought salvation for all people. This grace is the same salvation that was declared by the Lord in Hebrews 2:3. |
| Hebrews 1:2: but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. | Both passages discuss the salvation that has been declared by the Lord. Hebrews 2:3 emphasizes the importance of not neglecting this great salvation, which was declared at first by the Lord. Hebrews 1:2 speaks of the Lord speaking to us in these last days through his Son, who is the heir of all things and through whom the world was created. |
| Hebrews 4:11: Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. | Both passages refer to the same "great salvation" declared by the Lord. Hebrews 2:3 emphasizes the consequences of neglecting this salvation, warning that if we do not pay attention to it, we will not escape its consequences. Hebrews 4:11 encourages us to strive to enter the rest that comes from this great salvation, so that we do not fall into disobedience. |
| Hebrews 5:9: And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, | Both passages refer to the salvation that was made available through Jesus. Hebrews 2:3 speaks of the great salvation that was declared by the Lord, and attested to by those who heard Him speak. Hebrews 5:9 explains that Jesus, having been made perfect, is the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him. |
| Hebrews 7:25-26: Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. | Both passages refer to Jesus' role as High Priest and his ability to save us from sin. Hebrews 2:3 is asking the question how can we be saved from our sins if we neglect such a great salvation that Jesus has provided? Hebrews 7:25-26 explains how Jesus is able to save us, because he is holy and innocent, and is able to intercede for us in prayer. He is also exalted above the heavens, which shows his importance and power. |
| Hebrews 10:28-29: Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy on the evidence of two or three witnesses. How much worse punishment, do you think, will be deserved by the one who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has profaned the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has outraged the Spirit of grace? | Both passages discuss the consequences of neglecting the salvation that was declared by the Lord. Hebrews 2:3 warns that if we neglect such a great salvation, we will not escape the consequences. Hebrews 10:28–29 describes the serious punishment that will be deserved by those who have trampled underfoot the Son of God and profaned the blood of the covenant by which they were sanctified. |
| Hebrews 12:25: See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. | Both passages refer to the importance of heeding the Lord's warnings and not refusing his message. Hebrews 2:3 warns that neglecting such a great salvation will result in consequences, and Hebrews 12:25 emphasizes that those who refused to listen to God's warnings on earth did not escape the consequences, so much less will those who reject him from heaven. |
| 1 Peter 4:17-18: For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” | Both passages discuss the consequences of neglecting God's salvation. Hebrews 2:3 speaks of the need to take the great salvation seriously, as neglecting it will mean that no one can escape its consequences. 1 Peter 4:17-18 further elaborates on this by emphasizing that judgment begins with the household of God and that even the righteous find it difficult to be saved. This passage warns that if the righteous are scarcely saved, then it is impossible to imagine what will happen to the ungodly and sinners. |
| Revelation 6:16-17: calling to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who is seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb, for the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?” | Both passages refer to God's judgment. Hebrews 2:3 warns that if we neglect God's great salvation, we will not escape His judgment. Revelation 6:16-17 paints a picture of the terror of those who will face God's wrath, and asks who will be able to stand against it. |
| Revelation 7:10: and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” | Both passages refer to salvation through Christ. Hebrews 2:3 speaks of the need to not neglect the great salvation that was declared by the Lord and attested to by those who heard. Revelation 7:10 speaks of the joyous celebration of the salvation that belongs to God the Father and Jesus the Lamb. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your great salvation and the grace You have shown us. We acknowledge that You are the source of eternal salvation and that You have sent Your Son to be our High Priest. We know that judgment begins with Your household and that those who refuse to obey Your gospel will not escape Your wrath.
Help us to stay faithful to You, to strive to enter Your rest, and to trust in Your promises. May we never trample underfoot the Son of God or profane the blood of the covenant by which we have been sanctified.
We pray that You would keep us safe from the judgment of God, and that You would give us the strength to stand when the great day of Your wrath comes. We praise You for Your salvation and for Your mercy, and we ask that You would fill us with Your Spirit of grace. 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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