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.
Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
These cross references all relate to the theme of striving for peace and holiness in order to see the Lord. They emphasize the importance of living a life that is holy and pure, and of actively seeking peace and avoiding evil. They also point to the fact that God has called us to live a life of holiness, and that it is only through holiness that we can truly see the Lord.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Matthew 5:8-9: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. | Both passages emphasize the importance of peace and purity in order to see God. Hebrews 12:14 encourages readers to strive for peace with everyone and holiness, which is necessary for seeing the Lord. Matthew 5:8-9 further emphasizes the importance of peace and purity by stating that those who are pure in heart and peacemakers will be blessed and called sons of God. |
| 2 Corinthians 7:1: Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. | Both passages emphasize the importance of holiness. Hebrews 12:14 teaches that holiness is necessary to see the Lord, while 2 Corinthians 7:1 encourages believers to pursue holiness as a response to God's promises. 2 Corinthians 7:1 emphasizes the need to cleanse oneself from all defilement of body and spirit in order to bring holiness to completion. |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:7: For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. | Both passages emphasize the importance of holiness in our lives. Hebrews 12:14 explains that without holiness, no one will be able to see the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:7 further reinforces this idea by saying God has called us to holiness, not impurity. This emphasizes the importance of living a holy life, as holiness is necessary for us to be able to see the Lord. |
| 1 Peter 1:15-16: but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” | Both passages emphasize the importance of holiness in order to be seen by the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 encourages us to strive for peace and holiness in our lives, while 1 Peter 1:15-16 reminds us to be holy in all our conduct because God is holy. This holiness is required in order to be seen by the Lord and receive His blessings. |
| 1 Peter 3:11: let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. | Both passages emphasize the importance of peace and holiness in the life of a Christian. Hebrews 12:14 encourages believers to strive for peace with everyone and to pursue holiness, as it is necessary for a person to see the Lord. 1 Peter 3:11 similarly instructs believers to turn away from evil, do good, seek peace, and pursue it. Both passages emphasize the importance of peace and holiness in the life of a Christian. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your promises and for Your call to holiness. Help us to cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, that we may be found worthy to see You. Strengthen us to be holy in all our conduct, so that we may be called sons and daughters of God.
Give us the grace to strive for peace with everyone, that we may be called peacemakers. Help us to turn away from evil and to do good, that we may seek peace and pursue it.
We ask this 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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