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.
Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,
These cross references all relate to Hebrews 3:1 by emphasizing the importance of Jesus as our High Priest and the calling we have to follow Him. They show how Jesus is the ultimate example of holiness and how we should strive to be like Him. They also remind us that we are chosen by God to be a royal priesthood and to live according to His will. Lastly, these cross references emphasize the grace of God and how He has saved us and called us to a holy calling.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Romans 8:28-30: And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 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. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. | Both passages speak of the call of God on believers. Hebrews 3:1 encourages believers to consider Jesus as the apostle and high priest of our confession. Romans 8:28-30 emphasizes that God foreknew, predestined, called, justified, and glorified those who are called according to his purpose. This purpose is to conform believers to the image of Jesus, so that He might be the firstborn among many brothers. |
| 1 Corinthians 9:23: I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. | Both passages discuss the importance of considering Jesus and His teachings. Hebrews 3:1 encourages readers to consider Jesus as the apostle and high priest of our confession, and to recognize the heavenly calling of being a holy brother. 1 Corinthians 9:23 talks about Paul's dedication to the gospel, and his willingness to share in its blessings. Both passages emphasize the importance of recognizing Jesus and His teachings, and being devoted to the gospel. |
| Ephesians 4:1: I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, | Both passages emphasize the importance of living according to one's calling. Hebrews 3:1 calls us to consider Jesus and his role as an apostle and high priest, while Ephesians 4:1 urges us to walk in a manner worthy of our calling. This implies that we must strive to live a life of holiness and obedience to God's will, as Jesus did, in order to fulfill our calling. |
| Ephesians 4:4: There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— | Both passages refer to a call to faith in Jesus. Hebrews 3:1 urges us to consider Jesus as our apostle and high priest, while Ephesians 4:4 reminds us that we have been called to one hope, which is found through our faith in Jesus. |
| Philippians 3:14: I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. | Both passages refer to the call of God in Christ Jesus. Hebrews 3:1 encourages believers to consider Jesus, who is the apostle and high priest of our confession. Philippians 3:14 speaks of pressing on towards the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus, which is a reminder of the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God. |
| 2 Timothy 1:9: who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, | Both passages discuss the holy calling that believers are called to. Hebrews 3:1 speaks of the believers' heavenly calling and encourages them to consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of their confession. 2 Timothy 1:9 explains that this calling is not based on their own works, but on God's own purpose and grace, which was given to them through Christ Jesus before the world began. |
| 2 Timothy 2:7: Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. | Both passages emphasize the importance of considering Jesus. In Hebrews 3:1, the author encourages the readers to consider Jesus as their apostle and high priest. In 2 Timothy 2:7, the readers are encouraged to think over what is said and trust in the Lord to give them understanding. Both passages emphasize the importance of reflecting on Jesus and trusting in the Lord for wisdom. |
| Hebrews 2:17: Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. | Both passages refer to Jesus as a high priest. In Hebrews 3:1, Jesus is described as the apostle and high priest of our confession, referring to His role as a mediator between God and humanity. In Hebrews 2:17, Jesus is described as a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, referring to His role of making propitiation for the sins of the people. |
| Hebrews 4:14-15: Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. | Both passages refer to Jesus as the great high priest. Hebrews 3:1 explains that Jesus is the apostle and high priest of our confession, emphasizing His role as a mediator between us and God. Hebrews 4:14-15 further explains that Jesus is a sympathetic high priest who understands our weaknesses and has experienced temptation, yet remained without sin. |
| Hebrews 7:26: 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 as a high priest. Hebrews 3:1 emphasizes Jesus' role as an apostle and high priest of our confession. It calls us to consider Jesus in this role. Hebrews 7:26 further explains how Jesus is a fitting high priest; He is holy, innocent, unstained, and is separate from sinners. He is exalted above the heavens. |
| Hebrews 10:21: and since we have a great priest over the house of God, | Both passages refer to Jesus as a priest. Hebrews 3:1 speaks of Jesus as the apostle and high priest of our confession. This implies that Jesus is the one who mediates between God and humanity. Hebrews 10:21 speaks of Jesus as a great priest over the house of God. This shows that Jesus is the one who intercedes on behalf of the people of God, and that He is the mediator of our relationship with God. |
| 1 Peter 2:9: But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. | Both passages emphasize the importance of Christians being holy and living out their faith. Hebrews 3:1 calls Christians to consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, and to live out their faith in a holy manner. 1 Peter 2:9 reminds Christians that they have been chosen by God to be a royal priesthood and a holy nation, and to proclaim the excellencies of Him who called them out of darkness into His marvelous light. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for calling us to a heavenly calling and for sending Your Son, Jesus, to be our great High Priest, our intercessor, and our Savior. We thank You for the hope of eternal life and the assurance of being conformed to the image of Your Son. We thank You for the gifts of grace and mercy You have given us.
Help us to live a life worthy of the calling You have placed on our lives and to press on towards the goal of Your upward call. Give us strength and courage to keep our confession of faith in You and to proclaim Your excellencies to the world.
We ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 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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