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.
and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt.
The cross references for Hebrews 6:6 relate to the idea of repentance and turning away from God. They emphasize the consequences of rejecting God and His will, and the danger of falling away from faith. They also emphasize the importance of repentance and the hope of forgiveness, as well as the need to remain faithful and not turn away from God. The cross references also point to the need to be gentle and merciful towards those who have sinned and to pray for their repentance.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Isaiah 1:28: But rebels and sinners shall be broken together, and those who forsake the Lord shall be consumed. | Both passages address the consequences of turning away from God. Hebrews 6:6 warns that those who reject God are “crucifying” Jesus again and holding him up to contempt. Isaiah 1:28 states that those who forsake the Lord will be consumed. Both passages emphasize the importance of staying true to God’s word and avoiding the consequences of disobedience. |
| Matthew 27:38-44: Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left. And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. | Both passages refer to Jesus' crucifixion and the mocking of his claim to be the Son of God. Hebrews 6:6 speaks of those who have fallen away and are crucifying the Son of God again, while Matthew 27:38-44 describes the mocking of Jesus by those who passed by and the chief priests, scribes, and elders as he was on the cross. This mocking was a sign of disbelief in Jesus' claim to be the Son of God. |
| Mark 15:29-32: And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself, and come down from the cross!” So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also reviled him. | Both passages refer to the crucifixion of Jesus and the mocking of those who were present. Hebrews 6:6 speaks to the danger of falling away from faith and how those who do so are essentially crucifying Jesus again. Mark 15:29–32 describes the mocking of Jesus by those who were present at the crucifixion, pointing out his supposed inability to save himself. |
| 2 Timothy 2:25: correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, | Both passages discuss repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. Hebrews 6:6 speaks of those who have fallen away and need to be restored to repentance, and how they are crucifying the Son of God and holding him up to contempt. 2 Timothy 2:25 speaks of correcting opponents with gentleness, so that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. Both passages emphasize the importance of repentance and a knowledge of the truth in order to be restored to a right relationship with God. |
| Hebrews 6:4: For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, | Both passages from Hebrews 6 are discussing the consequences of rejecting the Gospel. The first passage warns that those who have tasted the heavenly gift, shared in the Holy Spirit, and then have fallen away, are in danger of crucifying the Son of God again, to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. The second passage states that it is impossible for those who have once been enlightened to be restored to repentance. |
| Hebrews 10:29: How much worse punishment, do you think, will be deserved by the one who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has profaned the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has outraged the Spirit of grace? | Both passages refer to the same action: trampling underfoot the Son of God and profaning the blood of the covenant. In Hebrews 6:6, the action is described as "crucifying once again the Son of God" and "holding him up to contempt." In Hebrews 10:29, the action is described as "trampling underfoot the Son of God" and "profaning the blood of the covenant." Both passages emphasize the seriousness of this action and suggest that the punishment for it will be severe. |
| 2 Peter 2:21: For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them. | Both passages reference the danger of turning away from God after having known Him. Hebrews 6:6 speaks of those who have fallen away and are now crucifying Jesus again, to their own harm and contempt. 2 Peter 2:21 states that it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than to turn away from it after having known it. Both passages emphasize the danger of turning away from God after having known Him. |
| 1 John 5:16: If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that. | Both passages address the idea of repentance and the consequences of sin. Hebrews 6:6 speaks of the danger of falling away from repentance and how it can be seen as a form of crucifying the Son of God. 1 John 5:16 speaks of the importance of repentance and how it can lead to life, though there are some sins that may lead to death and should not be prayed for. |
Heavenly Father,
We come before You today in reverence and awe, mindful of the great love You have for us and of the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We thank You for His death on the cross and for the gift of repentance that You offer us.
Help us to recognize when we are turning away from You and from Your Word. Give us the courage to turn back to You and to seek Your forgiveness. Show us Your mercy, even when we have failed You.
Give us the strength to resist temptation and to remain faithful to You, so that we may never trample on the Son of God or reject the Spirit of grace. Help us to never forget the suffering of Jesus, but to always remember His love and sacrifice.
We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, 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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