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.
putting everything in subjection under his feet.” Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him.
The cross references for Hebrews 2:8 all point to the idea of Jesus being given authority over all things. The references highlight the fact that God has put all things in subjection to Jesus, and that He is Lord over all. They also emphasize the fact that Jesus is exalted and glorified, and that all creation will bow down to Him in worship. The references also point to the fact that Jesus has been given the keys to Death and Hades, and that He has power and dominion over all things. Finally, the references emphasize the fact that Jesus is the Lamb who was slain, and that He is worthy of all honor, glory, and blessing.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Psalm 8:6: You have given him dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet, | Both passages refer to the authority given to Jesus by God. Hebrews 2:8 emphasizes that Jesus was given dominion over all things, but that this dominion is not yet fully realized. Psalm 8:6 affirms that God has given Jesus authority over all things, and that Jesus is in control of all creation. |
| Daniel 7:14: And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed. | Both passages refer to the power and authority of God. Hebrews 2:8 speaks of the complete, universal authority of God, and how He has put everything in subjection to Him. Daniel 7:14 reveals that God's dominion is everlasting, and that all people will serve Him. This passage also reveals the scope of God's kingdom, which will never be destroyed. |
| John 13:3: Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, | Both passages demonstrate Jesus' authority. In Hebrews 2:8, it is stated that Jesus has put everything in subjection to him and left nothing outside his control. John 13:3 further emphasizes this by noting that Jesus knew that the Father had given all things into his hands and that he had come from God and was going back to God. This indicates that Jesus had authority over all things as he was returning to God. |
| 1 Corinthians 15:27: For “God has put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when it says, “all things are put in subjection,” it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. | Both passages emphasize that God is in control of all things. Hebrews 2:8 speaks of how God has put all things in subjection to him, but that we do not yet see all things in subjection. 1 Corinthians 15:27 further clarifies that God is the one who has put all things in subjection, and that he himself is exempt from that subjection. |
| Ephesians 1:21-22: 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. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, | Both passages refer to Jesus' authority over all things. Hebrews 2:8 speaks of Christ's complete control over all things, but acknowledges that this authority is not yet fully realized. Ephesians 1:21-22 expands on this, describing Jesus as being far above all rule, authority, power, and dominion, and then stating that he has put all things under his feet and made him head over all things to the church. |
| 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 demonstrate Jesus' authority and power over all creation. In Hebrews 2:8, Jesus is described as having all things under his control and in Philippians 2:9-11, Jesus is exalted and given the name above all names. Every creature in heaven, on earth, and under the earth is commanded to bow before Jesus and confess that he is Lord. These passages demonstrate Jesus' absolute authority and power as Lord over all creation. |
| Hebrews 1:13: And to which of the angels has he ever said, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”? | Both passages refer to Jesus' power and authority. In Hebrews 2:8, the author speaks of Jesus' power to put everything in subjection under his feet. This is a reference to his ultimate power and authority over all things. In Hebrews 1:13, the author speaks of Jesus' authority to make his enemies a footstool for his feet. This is a reference to his power to overcome evil, and to ultimately triumph over his enemies. |
| Hebrews 2:5: For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. | Both passages refer to God's authority over the world. Hebrews 2:8 speaks to the fact that God has ultimate control over everything, though at present we may not see it. Hebrews 2:5 further emphasizes this point by noting that God has subjected the world to come to himself, not to angels. |
| 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 Jesus' authority and dominion. Hebrews 2:8 reveals that Jesus Christ has dominion over all things, but that this dominion is not yet fully seen. 1 Peter 3:22 affirms that Jesus' authority has been acknowledged by angels, authorities, and powers, who have been subjected to him. |
| Revelation 1:5: and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ as the ruler of kings on earth. Hebrews 2:8 emphasizes that Jesus has dominion over all things, including those things that are not yet visible. Revelation 1:5 speaks to Jesus' love for us and how he has freed us from our sins through his sacrificial death. |
| Revelation 1:18: and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades. | Both passages refer to the power of Jesus over life and death. Hebrews 2:8 speaks of Jesus having authority over all things, even though we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. Revelation 1:18 reinforces this point by stating that Jesus has the keys of Death and Hades, demonstrating that He has ultimate power over life and death. |
| Revelation 5:11-13: 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!” And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” | Both passages demonstrate the worship that is due to Jesus. In Hebrews 2:8, it is stated that Jesus has put all things in subjection under his feet, though we do not yet see this fully. Revelation 5:11-13 further reveals the worship given to Jesus by the angels and creatures of heaven, earth, and the sea, all giving Him blessing, honor, glory, and might forever and ever. |
Heavenly Father, we come before You today to thank You for the gift of Jesus, the one who has been given dominion and glory and a kingdom. We give You praise for all that You have done for us and for putting all things under His feet. We thank You for the power and authority that Jesus has been given and for the freedom and redemption that He has provided us.
We ask that You would help us to live in a way that honors and glorifies Jesus, that we would bow down before Him and confess that He is Lord. We pray that You would help us to see all that You have done for us and to fully understand the magnitude of the sacrifice that Jesus made for us.
We thank You for the keys of death and Hades and for the everlasting dominion that You have given to Jesus. We pray that Your kingdom would come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, 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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