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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.
The cross references for Hebrews 2:9 all point to the same theme: the sacrificial love and death of Jesus for the sins of the world. They emphasize the fact that Jesus was made lower than the angels in order to suffer death and be crowned with glory and honor, and that he did this out of love for us, so that we might have eternal life. They also highlight the fact that Jesus' death was a ransom for all people, from every tribe, language, people, and nation. In short, these cross references emphasize the immense love and sacrifice of Jesus for the world.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| John 1:29: The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! | Both passages refer to Jesus and his role in taking away the sin of the world. Hebrews 2:9 speaks of Jesus being crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. John 1:29 refers to Jesus as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. This is a reference to Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, which was necessary to pay the price for the sins of humanity. |
| John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. | Both passages demonstrate the immense love of God for His people. In Hebrews 2:9, Jesus is described as being made lower than the angels and crowned with glory and honor due to His suffering of death, which was done by grace so He could taste death for everyone. John 3:16 further emphasizes God's love for His people, as it states that He gave His only Son so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. |
| John 12:32: And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” | Both passages refer to Jesus' death on the cross. Hebrews 2:9 explains that Jesus was crowned with glory and honor because of his suffering on the cross, and that he tasted death for everyone. John 12:32 describes Jesus' words just before his death on the cross, in which he explains that he will be lifted up and draw all people to himself. |
| Acts 2:33: Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing. | Both passages refer to the exaltation of Jesus. In Hebrews 2:9, Jesus is described as being "crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death" and in Acts 2:33, Jesus is exalted to the right hand of God and has "received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit". These passages highlight the importance of Jesus' death and resurrection in allowing for his exaltation, and the power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. |
| Romans 5:8: but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. | Both passages emphasize the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 2:9 highlights Jesus' suffering and death as a result of his sacrificial love, and the honor and glory he was given in return. Romans 5:8 speaks to the fact that Christ died for us while we were still sinners, showing us the magnitude of his unconditional love. |
| Romans 5:18: Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. | Both passages emphasize the importance of Jesus' death in providing salvation for all people. In Hebrews 2:9, Jesus is said to have "tasted death for everyone" through his suffering on the cross, thus granting grace to all. Romans 5:18 builds on this by stating that Jesus' one act of righteousness, his death, leads to justification and life for all people. |
| 2 Corinthians 5:15: and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. | Both passages refer to Jesus' death for the sake of others. Hebrews 2:9 explains that Jesus was crowned with glory and honor because of his suffering death, so that he could die for everyone. 2 Corinthians 5:15 states that Jesus died for all, so that those living would no longer live for themselves, but for him who died and was raised. |
| Philippians 2:7-9: but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, | Both passages refer to Jesus and His mission of redemption. Hebrews 2:9 speaks of Jesus' suffering and death as a way to taste death for everyone, emphasizing the grace of God in His mission. Philippians 2:7-9 speaks of Jesus' humility in taking the form of a servant and His obedience to death on a cross, which resulted in God exalting Him and bestowing upon Him the highest name. |
| Hebrews 10:5: Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; | Both passages refer to the sacrificial death of Jesus. Hebrews 2:9 mentions that Jesus, who was made lower than the angels, was crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death. This was done so that Jesus could taste death for everyone by the grace of God. Hebrews 10:5 states that when Jesus came into the world, He did not desire sacrifices and offerings, but instead God prepared a body for Him. |
| 1 John 2:2: He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. | Both passages refer to the death of Jesus on behalf of humanity. Hebrews 2:9 describes how Jesus was made lower than the angels and crowned with glory and honor because of his suffering and death. 1 John 2:2 explains that Jesus' death was a propitiation for our sins and for the sins of the whole world. |
| 1 John 4:9-10: In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. | Both passages emphasize the self-sacrificing love of God in sending Jesus to die for us. Hebrews 2:9 explains that Jesus was made lower than the angels and suffered death so that everyone might be saved. 1 John 4:9-10 explains that God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him and that Jesus is the propitiation for our sins. The love of God is manifest in His willingness to send Jesus to die for us and take away our sins. |
| Revelation 5:9: And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, | Both passages refer to Jesus and His death on the cross. Hebrews 2:9 emphasizes how Jesus was made lower than the angels for a short time and was then crowned with glory and honor because of His suffering and death. Revelation 5:9 highlights how Jesus was slain and by His blood He ransomed people for God from every tribe, language, people, and nation. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the wonderful gift of Your Son, Jesus. We thank You for the grace and mercy You have shown us through His suffering and death. We thank You for the sacrifice He made to take away the sins of the world. We thank You for the hope we have in Him and for the promise of eternal life. Lord, we ask that You continue to pour out Your Spirit upon us and give us strength to follow Jesus and live for Him. Help us to share the Good News of the Gospel with others and show them the power of Your love. We praise You for the beauty of Your creation and the love You have for us. 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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