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.
Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.
The cross references for Hebrews 13:3 all relate to the idea of being compassionate towards those who are suffering. They emphasize the importance of showing empathy and understanding towards those who are in prison, mistreated, or otherwise disadvantaged. They also emphasize the importance of unity and the need to come together in times of hardship. Additionally, they stress the importance of showing kindness and mercy to those who are in need. Finally, they remind us that we are all part of the same body, and that we should treat each other with respect and compassion.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Matthew 25:36: I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ | Both passages emphasize the importance of caring for those who are in need. Hebrews 13:3 encourages us to remember those who are in prison and those who are mistreated, as though we are in prison with them ourselves. Matthew 25:36 further emphasizes this message by reminding us that we should care for those in need, such as those who are naked, sick, and in prison. |
| Romans 12:15: Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. | Both passages emphasize the importance of caring for and being present with those who are suffering. Hebrews 13:3 encourages us to remember those who are in prison and mistreated, as if we are in prison or mistreated with them. This encourages us to empathize with those who are suffering and to take action to help them. Romans 12:15 encourages us to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep, showing that we should be sensitive to the emotions of those who are suffering and to share in their joys and sorrows. |
| 1 Corinthians 12:26: If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. | Both passages emphasize the importance of community and the idea that we are all connected and responsible for one another. Hebrews 13:3 encourages us to remember those who are suffering and to treat them as we would treat ourselves. 1 Corinthians 12:26 further emphasizes this idea by reminding us that we all suffer and rejoice together as a community. |
| Colossians 4:18: I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. | Both passages emphasize the importance of remembering those who are suffering. Hebrews 13:3 encourages us to remember those who are in prison or mistreated, as though we are in prison with them, because we are all part of the same body. Colossians 4:18 reminds us to remember Paul's chains and to extend grace to one another, as Paul himself did. |
| Hebrews 10:34: 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. | Both passages emphasize the importance of showing compassion and caring for those who are suffering. Hebrews 13:3 encourages readers to remember those in prison and those who are mistreated, as if they are in prison with them. Hebrews 10:34 speaks of having compassion on those in prison and joyfully accepting the plundering of property, knowing that a better possession awaits them. Both passages emphasize that it is important to show compassion and care for those who are suffering. |
| 1 Peter 3:8: Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. | Both passages call for a compassionate attitude towards those who are suffering. Hebrews 13:3 encourages believers to remember and empathize with those who are in prison or mistreated. 1 Peter 3:8 urges believers to cultivate unity, sympathy, love, and humility in their relationships with one another. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your mercy and grace. We thank You for Your love and compassion, and for always being with us. We pray for those who are in prison and those who are mistreated, and we ask that You would provide them with comfort and hope. May they feel Your presence with them and know that they are not alone. We ask that You would fill our hearts with unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind, so that we may be able to reach out to those in need. 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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