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and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
The cross references for Hebrews 6:2 all relate to the main themes of the verse: instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. The references from Ecclesiastes 12:14, Acts 6:6, and Acts 17:31-32 emphasize the theme of eternal judgment, while the references from Acts 16:33, Acts 17:18, Acts 19:2-6, and 1 Corinthians 15:13-57 emphasize the themes of washings, the laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead. In sum, the cross references for Hebrews 6:2 demonstrate the importance of these themes in the Bible and how they are connected to each other.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 12:14: For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil. | Both passages refer to the idea of judgment. Hebrews 6:2 mentions the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment, which is further explained in Ecclesiastes 12:14. It states that God will bring every deed into judgment, both good and evil, in order to make a decision. This implies that all people will be judged according to their actions, and that judgment will be eternal. |
| Acts 6:6: These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them. | Both passages discuss the laying on of hands. Hebrews 6:2 states that the laying on of hands is an instruction related to washings, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Acts 6:6 states that the apostles prayed and laid their hands on the people they were appointing. This is an example of the laying on of hands as an act of blessing and ordination. |
| Acts 16:33: And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. | Both passages address the importance of baptism. Hebrews 6:2 states that instruction about washings, or baptisms, is an important part of Christian faith. Acts 16:33 tells the story of Paul baptizing a family, demonstrating the importance of baptism as an act of faith and a sign of commitment to the Christian faith. |
| Acts 17:18: Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed with him. And some said, “What does this babbler wish to say?” Others said, “He seems to be a preacher of foreign divinities”—because he was preaching Jesus and the resurrection. | Both passages discuss the resurrection of the dead. In Hebrews 6:2, the resurrection is listed as one of the topics of instruction, emphasizing its importance in the Christian faith. In Acts 17:18, the resurrection is mentioned in the context of Paul's preaching, showing its relevance to the people he was speaking to. It is clear that the resurrection is an essential part of the Christian faith, as evidenced by both of these passages. |
| Acts 17:31-32: because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.” Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked. But others said, “We will hear you again about this.” | Both passages discuss the topic of resurrection and eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:2 speaks of the resurrection of the dead as part of instruction about washings and the laying on of hands. Acts 17:31–32 speaks of a man appointed by God to judge the world in righteousness and how some mocked the idea of resurrection while others were willing to hear more. |
| Acts 19:2-6: And he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” And he said, “Into what then were you baptized?” They said, “Into John's baptism.” And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.” On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying. | Both passages discuss the laying on of hands, which is a practice of the Christian faith. Hebrews 6:2 mentions the laying on of hands in the context of instruction about other religious practices, such as washings and the resurrection of the dead. In Acts 19:2-6, Paul lays his hands on believers and the Holy Spirit comes on them. This is an example of the laying on of hands as an outward sign of the inward work of the Holy Spirit. The laying on of hands is a sign of God's presence and power in the lives of believers. |
| Acts 24:25: And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.” | Both passages refer to the coming judgment, a concept that is central to Christianity. Hebrews 6:2 highlights the importance of understanding the concepts of washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment, which are all related to the coming judgment. In Acts 24:25, Paul is reasoning with Felix about the coming judgment, which causes Felix to be alarmed and request that Paul leave. |
| 1 Corinthians 15:13-57: But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. | Both passages discuss the resurrection of the dead. Hebrews 6:2 mentions the resurrection of the dead as part of the instruction given to believers, while 1 Corinthians 15:13–57 emphasizes the importance of the resurrection of the dead, particularly in relation to the resurrection of Christ. Without the resurrection of the dead, Paul argues, the faith of believers is futile and they remain in their sins. |
Dear Lord,
We thank You for Your instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. We thank You for Your promise to bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil. We thank You for the example of Paul, who washed the wounds of those he baptized and laid his hands on them in prayer. We thank You for the Holy Spirit, who came on those who believed and spoke in tongues and prophesied. We thank You for the promise of Your coming judgment, when You will judge the world in righteousness. And we thank You, Lord, for the hope of the resurrection of the dead, and the promise of eternal life that comes through faith in Jesus Christ.
We humbly ask that You would help us to live in light of these things, that we may be found faithful in following You and living in righteousness. 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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