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For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers,
These cross references emphasize the idea that all people are part of one family, united by a common source. This source is God, who sent Jesus to die for us and sanctify us. This idea is further reinforced by the references to Jesus suffering for us, and being the firstborn among many brothers. All of these references show that Jesus has unified us as a family, and that we are all part of the same family of God.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Matthew 25:40: And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ | Both passages emphasize the importance of treating one another as brothers and sisters. Hebrews 2:11 explains that all of us who are sanctified have one source and are therefore brothers and sisters. Matthew 25:40 further emphasizes this by showing how Jesus himself identifies with those who are marginalized, saying that when we help them we are helping him. |
| Matthew 28:10: Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” | Both passages emphasize the idea of brotherhood. In Hebrews 2:11, the author explains that Jesus is not ashamed to call believers brothers because they have the same source. In Matthew 28:10, Jesus calls his disciples brothers and tells them to go to Galilee to meet him. This further highlights the idea of brotherhood among believers and Jesus's close relationship with them. |
| John 17:19: And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth. | Both passages discuss the concept of sanctification. Hebrews 2:11 emphasizes that all those who are sanctified have the same source and are brothers. John 17:19 shows Jesus' commitment to sanctifying his disciples through his own consecration. This highlights the importance of Jesus' sacrifice and his desire for believers to be sanctified in truth. |
| John 17:21: that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. | Both passages emphasize the need for unity among believers. Hebrews 2:11 emphasizes the unity of believers by pointing out that they all have the same source and that Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. John 17:21 emphasizes the same point by praying that believers may all be one, just as Jesus and the Father are one. This prayer is for the benefit of the world, so that they may believe in Jesus. |
| John 20:17: Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” | Both passages focus on the relationship between Jesus and believers. Hebrews 2:11 emphasizes the shared source of Jesus and believers, and that Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. John 20:17 shows Jesus' acknowledgement of this relationship, as he tells Mary Magdalene to go and tell his brothers that he is ascending to the Father, who is also their Father. |
| Acts 17:26: And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, | Both passages emphasize the unity of all people. Hebrews 2:11 states that all people have one source and are brothers, emphasizing the unity and equality of all people. Acts 17:26 speaks of God's decision to make all nations from one man, further reinforcing the idea that all people are connected and equal. |
| Romans 8:29: For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. | Both passages make a connection between Jesus and his followers, emphasizing their shared relationship and identity. Hebrews 2:11 explains that Jesus is not ashamed to call his followers brothers because they have the same source. Romans 8:29 further emphasizes this connection by highlighting that Jesus predestined his followers to be conformed to his image, making them many brothers to him. |
| Galatians 4:4: But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, | Both passages demonstrate the importance of Jesus in God's plan of redemption. Hebrews 2:11 speaks of the relationship between Jesus and believers, showing how Jesus is the source of their sanctification and how He is not ashamed to call them brothers. Galatians 4:4 speaks of the incarnation of Jesus, emphasizing how God sent Him at the perfect time to bring salvation to the world. |
| Hebrews 2:14: Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, | Both passages in Hebrews 2 reveal the power of Jesus to redeem humanity. In verse 11, it is made clear that Jesus is not ashamed to call us brothers, because He and we have one source, a shared origin. In verse 14, Jesus is revealed to be the one who can destroy the devil and its power of death. He does this by partaking in the same human experiences, including death. |
| Hebrews 10:10: And by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. | Both passages discuss the concept of sanctification. Hebrews 2:11 explains that those who have been sanctified have a common source and are therefore brothers. Hebrews 10:10 reveals that Jesus Christ's offering of his body was the source of sanctification for all. Through this offering, Jesus has made us brothers and sisters in Christ. |
| Hebrews 10:14: For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified. | Both passages discuss the concept of sanctification, which is the process of becoming more like God. Hebrews 2:11 emphasizes the unity between those who sanctify and those who are sanctified, while Hebrews 10:14 emphasizes the completeness of the offering that Jesus made to perfect those who are being sanctified. This offering is the same offering that unites all those who are being sanctified. |
| Hebrews 13:12: So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. | Both passages refer to Jesus' role in sanctifying believers. Hebrews 2:11 explains that Jesus is the source of sanctification, which is why He is not ashamed to call believers brothers. Hebrews 13:12 further elaborates on this concept by noting that Jesus suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify believers through His own blood. This is a powerful reminder of Jesus' sacrificial love for His people. |
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Son Jesus and the sacrifice He made for us. We are humbled and grateful that He was willing to take on the form of man and die for our sins, so that we may be sanctified and made one with You. Help us to remember the example He set for us to love and serve one another, just as He did. Give us the strength to be obedient to Your will, and to love our brothers and sisters as You love us. 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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