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.
For you had compassion on those in prison, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one.
These cross references all relate to Hebrews 10:34 in the sense that they all speak to the idea of having faith in God and trusting in His ultimate plan for us. They emphasize the importance of perseverance and joy in the face of difficult circumstances, and the hope of an eternal reward. They also speak to the idea of sacrificing material possessions in order to serve a greater purpose, as well as showing compassion and empathy for those who are suffering.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Colossians 3:2-4: Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. | Both passages emphasize the importance of setting our minds on things that are above rather than on things that are on earth. Hebrews 10:34 encourages us to accept the loss of our earthly possessions, knowing that we have a better and more enduring possession in heaven. Colossians 3:2-4 reminds us that our life is hidden with Christ in God and that we will appear with him in glory when he returns. |
| 2 Timothy 1:16: May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains, | Both passages emphasize the importance of compassion. Hebrews 10:34 encourages us to show compassion to those in need, even if it means sacrificing our own possessions. 2 Timothy 1:16 specifically mentions Onesiphorus, a man who showed compassion to Paul by providing him with refreshment and not being ashamed of Paul's chains. This passage serves as an example of how we should show compassion to others. |
| Hebrews 11:16: But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city. | Both passages discuss the idea of a better possession. Hebrews 10:34 speaks of the joy of those who have a better possession and an abiding one, likely referring to their faith in God. Hebrews 11:16 speaks of a desire for a better country, which is a heavenly one, and speaks of God's preparation of a city for them. |
| Hebrews 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. | Both passages emphasize the importance of caring for those who are suffering. Hebrews 10:34 encourages us to joyfully accept the loss of our own possessions if it means that we can help those in prison. Hebrews 13:3 reminds us to remember those who are in prison and to sympathize with them, as if we were in prison with them, and those who are being mistreated. This passage encourages us to think of others before ourselves and to be willing to sacrifice our own comfort for the sake of those who are suffering. |
| James 1:2: Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, | Both passages discuss the importance of joy in the face of suffering. Hebrews 10:34 encourages believers to find joy in their suffering, as they have a better possession that will last forever. James 1:2 tells believers to find joy in their trials, as they can use them to grow closer to God. |
| 1 Peter 1:4: to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, | Both passages emphasize the idea of an inheritance that is kept in heaven. Hebrews 10:34 speaks of a better possession that is an abiding one, which is likely referring to the inheritance in heaven. 1 Peter 1:4 further describes this inheritance as being imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the example of compassion and joy that You have set for us. Help us to remember those who are in prison and those who are mistreated, and to count it all joy when we meet trials of various kinds. Give us a heart to accept the plundering of our property, knowing that we have a better possession and an abiding one. Strengthen our faith in You and the promise of an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for us. 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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