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.
But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
The cross references for Hebrews 3:13 all relate to the idea of being on guard against the deceitfulness of sin. Proverbs 28:26 and James 1:14 emphasize the importance of being wise and discerning in order to avoid the temptations of sin. Obadiah 3 and Romans 7:11 both illustrate how sin can deceive us and lead us astray. Acts 11:23, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, and 1 Thessalonians 5:11 emphasize the importance of encouraging one another to remain faithful to the Lord. Finally, 2 Timothy 4:2 and Hebrews 10:24-25 focus on the importance of being actively involved in the Christian community, where we can support one another and be reminded of the importance of avoiding sin.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Proverbs 28:26: Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered. | Both passages emphasize the importance of following wise counsel and avoiding the temptation of sin. Hebrews 3:13 warns us to be constantly exhorting each other and not to be deceived by sin. Proverbs 28:26 reminds us that trusting in our own minds can lead to foolishness, but walking in wisdom will lead to deliverance. |
| Obadiah 1:3: The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rock, in your lofty dwelling, who say in your heart, “Who will bring me down to the ground?” | Both passages refer to the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 3:13 speaks of how sin can harden us if we do not take steps to prevent it, such as exhorting one another daily. Obadiah 3 speaks of the pride of the heart that can lead us astray, causing us to think that we are immune to the consequences of sin. This pride can lead us to believe that no one can bring us down, when in reality, sin can have dire consequences. |
| Acts 11:23: When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose, | Both passages emphasize the importance of exhorting one another to remain faithful to the Lord. Hebrews 3:13 encourages believers to exhort each other every day to avoid the deceitfulness of sin. Acts 11:23 describes how Barnabas was glad to see the grace of God, and he exhorted the believers to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose. Both passages emphasize the importance of exhorting believers to remain faithful to the Lord. |
| Romans 7:11: For sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me. | Both passages speak of the power of sin to deceive and harden people. Hebrews 3:13 warns of the deceitfulness of sin, urging believers to exhort one another daily to remain vigilant against it. Romans 7:11 recounts how sin deceived and killed the author, illustrating the potentially devastating consequences of succumbing to its deceitfulness. |
| Ephesians 4:22: to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, | Both passages emphasize the deceitfulness of sin. In Hebrews 3:13, the author warns readers to exhort one another daily so that none of them may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Ephesians 4:22 instructs readers to put off their old selves, which are corrupted by deceitful desires. Both passages therefore emphasize how sin can be deceptive and lead people astray. |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:18: Therefore encourage one another with these words. | Both passages emphasize the importance of encouraging each other. Hebrews 3:13 warns against the deceitfulness of sin, which can lead to hardening of the heart, and encourages readers to exhort one another every day. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 encourages readers to encourage one another with these words, so that they can remain strong in the face of the deceitfulness of sin. |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:11: Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. | Both passages emphasize the importance of encouraging one another in order to prevent sin. Hebrews 3:13 encourages us to exhort one another daily so that we can be protected against sin's deceitfulness. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 encourages us to build each other up, which is another way of helping each other resist sin. |
| 2 Timothy 4:2: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. | Both passages emphasize the importance of exhortation from a spiritual leader. Hebrews 3:13 encourages believers to exhort one another to avoid the deceitfulness of sin, while 2 Timothy 4:2 calls for spiritual leaders to preach the word and exhort with patience and teaching. These exhortations can help believers to stay on the path of righteousness and avoid the temptation of sin. |
| Hebrews 10:24-25: And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. | Both passages emphasize the importance of Christian fellowship and accountability. Hebrews 3:13 encourages believers to exhort one another daily, so that they are not hardened by sin. Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages believers to stir up one another to love and good works and to meet together regularly, so that they can encourage one another and prepare for the Day of the Lord. |
| James 1:14: But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. | Both passages speak to the power of sin to deceive and lead us astray. Hebrews 3:13 warns us to be on guard against sin's deceitfulness, exhorting us to encourage one another to stay vigilant. James 1:14 explains how we are tempted by our own desires, which can lead us to give in to sin. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Word and for the cross references that help us to gain a deeper understanding of Your truth. We ask that You would help us to recognize the deceitfulness of sin and to be wise in our decisions so that we can be delivered from it. We pray that You would give us the strength to put off our old selves and to live in a manner that is pleasing to You. Help us to encourage one another and to build each other up, so that we can stand firm in our faith. And Lord, help us to be aware of our own desires and to resist temptation. 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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