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.
See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;
These cross references all relate to the idea of avoiding bitterness and not falling away from the grace of God. They emphasize the importance of being vigilant against temptations and influences that could lead to bitterness and defilement. They also warn against rejecting God's grace by falling away from Him. The overarching theme of these cross references is that we must remain faithful to God and not allow bitterness to take root in our hearts.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 29:18: Beware lest there be among you a man or woman or clan or tribe whose heart is turning away today from the Lord our God to go and serve the gods of those nations. Beware lest there be among you a root bearing poisonous and bitter fruit, | Both passages emphasize the danger of turning away from God and the potential for bitterness and defilement. Hebrews 12:15 warns against a "root of bitterness" that can cause trouble and defile many, while Deuteronomy 29:18 warns against a root that bears poisonous and bitter fruit. Both passages emphasize the importance of remaining faithful to God and avoiding anything that could lead to bitterness and defilement. |
| 1 Corinthians 15:33: Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” | Both passages emphasize the importance of avoiding negative influences. Hebrews 12:15 warns against allowing a "root of bitterness" to take root, which can cause many to become defiled. 1 Corinthians 15:33 cautions against allowing bad company to ruin one's good morals. Both passages remind us to be mindful of the people and influences we allow in our lives. |
| 2 Corinthians 6:1: Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. | Both passages discuss the importance of not taking the grace of God for granted. Hebrews 12:15 warns against allowing a "root of bitterness" to take hold, which can lead to defilement, while 2 Corinthians 6:1 encourages us to work together with God and not receive His grace in vain. |
| Galatians 5:4: You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. | Both passages speak to the danger of relying on the law to gain God's favor instead of grace. Hebrews 12:15 warns against the spiritual danger of bitterness that can arise when someone tries to gain God's favor through the law. Galatians 5:4 emphasizes the spiritual consequence of relying on the law to gain God's favor, which is to be severed from Christ and to fall away from grace. |
| Hebrews 3:12: Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. | Both passages warn against the danger of allowing bitterness and unbelief to take root in our hearts. Hebrews 12:15 cautions us against the risk of a “root of bitterness” springing up and causing trouble, which could lead many to become defiled. Hebrews 3:12 encourages us to be mindful of the potential for an evil, unbelieving heart to cause us to fall away from God. Both passages emphasize the importance of guarding our hearts against bitterness and unbelief. |
Heavenly Father, we come before You in humble prayer, asking that You would protect us from the dangers of bitterness and defilement. Help us to stay away from the toxic influences of this world and to cling to You alone. Keep our hearts and minds steadfast in our faith, and guard us from falling away from Your grace. Give us the strength to turn away from anything that would draw us away from You and lead us to sin. 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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